Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Cognito Hire ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account or profile
• Apply for jobs through our platform
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
• Participate in surveys or promotional activities

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our services
• Processing job applications and facilitating connections between job seekers and employers
• Communicating with you about your account or our services
• Sending you relevant job opportunities and career-related content
• Improving our website and services
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Employers

When you apply for a job or express interest in a position, we may share your profile information, resume, and application details with the relevant employer or recruiter.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics platforms.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government investigations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We ensure that any international transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain information for longer periods if required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: