Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At Strive Hunt, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our job portal platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register and use Strive Hunt, we collect the following information:

• Contact Information: Email address, phone number
• Profile Information: Name, professional title, location preferences
• Professional Information: Resume/CV, skills, work experience, education, expected salary
• Job Preferences: Current location, preferred locations, job interests, industry preferences
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), account settings

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, jobs viewed, search queries, application history
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
• Session Data: Login times, session duration, interactions with the platform

Authentication Data

• Email Verification: OTP codes sent via AWS SES for email verification
• Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile information (name, email)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Core Platform Services

• Create and manage your account
• Process and track job applications
• Match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Enable communication between employers and job seekers
• Provide personalized job recommendations

Communication

• Send account verification emails and OTP codes
• Notify you about application status updates
• Send relevant job alerts and opportunities
• Provide customer support

Platform Improvement

• Analyze platform usage to improve features
• Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity
• Enhance security measures
• Conduct research and analytics

3. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data:

• Password encryption using secure hashing algorithms
• HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Session management with secure cookies

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

With Employers

When you apply for a job, we share your profile information and application materials with the relevant employer. This includes your resume, contact information, and any additional information you provide in your application.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Cloud infrastructure and storage
• Google OAuth: Optional authentication service (only if you choose to sign in with Google)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with unauthorized parties
• Use your information for purposes other than those described in this policy

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Download

• View your profile and account information
• Download your data in a portable format
• Access your application history

Correction and Update

• Update your profile information at any time
• Correct inaccurate data
• Modify your job preferences and settings

Deletion

• Delete your account and personal data through account settings
• Request data deletion by contacting us
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Control

• Manage email notification preferences
• Choose whether to appear in employer searches
• Control visibility of your profile information

6. Cookie Policy

Strive Hunt uses cookies to enhance your experience:

Session Cookies

We use session cookies (essential cookies) to:

• Keep you logged in during your session
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure platform security

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and are deleted when you close your browser or log out.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality and your ability to use certain features.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance).

8. GDPR and Data Protection Compliance

While Strive Hunt operates primarily in India, we respect the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide similar protections for all users:

• Lawful and transparent data processing
• Data minimization (we collect only what we need)
• Right to access, rectify, and delete your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

9. Children's Privacy

Strive Hunt is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

10. 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 significant changes through:

• Email notification
• Platform notification
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Strive Hunt after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

12. Your Consent

By using Strive Hunt, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.

Strive Hunt is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information. We value your trust and will continue to uphold the highest standards of data protection.