Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Wanted For Hire is a retail hiring platform, connecting job seekers with registered retail stores across India. Our platform operates at wantedforhire.in and related services including our job portal, walk-in event management, and store dashboards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Candidates: Name, email address, phone number, resume/CV, job preferences, employment history, and profile photo.
• Store Owners: Store name, contact person details, store address, Google Maps link, phone number, and subscription plan details.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, device type, browser, and IP address collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, support requests, and application notes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account on the platform.
• To match candidates with relevant job openings and walk-in events.
• To allow store owners to review and contact applicants.
• To send transactional emails such as application confirmations, interview invitations, and OTP verification.
• To send platform updates, hiring tips, and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
• To improve our platform through analytics and usage insights.
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• With Store Owners: Candidate profiles and resumes are shared with stores you apply to.
• With Candidates: Store contact details and job descriptions are visible to registered candidates.
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services (email delivery, cloud storage, analytics) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your login session, remember preferences, and analyse platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your active account data while your account is active. Data from deleted accounts is purged within 90 days of deletion, except where legal compliance requires us to retain certain data for a longer period. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Indian Data Protection Law

We process your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the Information Technology Act, 2000. By creating an account, you provide your consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

• You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Grievance Officer at wantedforhire.admin@gmail.com.
• You may request access to, correction of, or erasure of your personal data by emailing wantedforhire.admin@gmail.com.
• Where required under the DPDP Act, we will acknowledge and respond to your request within the timelines prescribed by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at wantedforhire.admin@gmail.com.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage you to keep your login credentials confidential.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with their data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users via email or an in-platform notice when significant changes are made. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: