Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hyra ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job board platform. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws worldwide.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you apply for jobs or use our services, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Job preferences and search history
• Application data and job interests
• Resume and career information (if uploaded)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed and time spent on our platform
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Approximate country derived from your IP address (used to send you job alerts relevant to your region)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

• Processing and managing job applications
• Connecting you with potential employers
• Sending you relevant job opportunities and career updates
• Improving our services and user experience
• Marketing communications (with your consent)
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security

4. Marketing Communications

Consent for Marketing: By providing your email address and applying for jobs through our platform, you consent to receive:

• Email notifications about new job opportunities matching your interests
• Job alerts filtered to your approximate country so you receive roles you can realistically apply to
• Career tips and industry insights
• Platform updates and new features
• Marketing communications about our services

Opt-Out Rights: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us at privacy@joinhyra.com. Unsubscribing from marketing will not affect transactional emails related to your applications.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications
• Contract: To fulfill our services and connect you with employers
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Employers: When you apply for jobs, your application data is shared with the relevant employer
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with email delivery, analytics, IP-to-country lookups (ipinfo.io), and platform operations
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfers outside the EEA.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Application data is retained for 2 years after your last activity. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@joinhyra.com

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some platform functionality.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: privacy@joinhyra.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@joinhyra.com