Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Alaukik Job Portal. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our job portal services as a job seeker, employer, or visitor. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

By accessing or using Alaukik Job Portal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, mobile applications, and any related services, including job listings, resume databases, employer profiles, and recruitment events (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.

2. Information Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including information:

2.1 Job Seeker Personal Data

When you create a job seeker account or apply for jobs through our portal, we may collect the following personally identifiable information:

• Profile Information: Full name, email address, phone number, location, profile photo
• Professional Information: Resume/CV, work experience, education history, skills, certifications, portfolio links
• Job Preferences: Desired job titles, industries, salary expectations, willingness to relocate
• Application Data: Cover letters, answers to screening questions, application status
• Account Information: Username, password, account settings
• Communication Preferences: Email notifications, job alerts, newsletter subscriptions

2.2 Employer Personal Data

When you register as an employer or post job listings, we may collect the following information:

• Company Information: Company name, industry, size, location, website, logo
• Contact Information: Recruiter/HR personnel names, email addresses, phone numbers
• Job Listings: Job descriptions, requirements, compensation details, application instructions
• Billing Information: Payment details, subscription plans, transaction history
• Account Information: Username, password, account settings
• Candidate Interactions: Interview schedules, candidate ratings, hiring decisions

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

We also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our platform:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, job listings viewed, applications submitted, time spent on platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Location Data: General location based on IP address or more precise location if permitted
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes related to our job portal services:

3.1 For Job Seekers

• Creating and maintaining your job seeker profile
• Matching you with relevant job opportunities
• Enabling employers to view your profile and resume
• Sending job recommendations and alerts based on your preferences
• Processing your job applications
• Providing career resources and professional development content
• Analyzing platform usage to improve job matching algorithms
• Communicating updates about your applications or account

3.2 For Employers

• Creating and maintaining your employer profile
• Posting and managing job listings
• Searching and filtering candidate profiles
• Processing payments for premium services
• Providing recruitment analytics and insights
• Facilitating communication with potential candidates
• Sending updates about your job listings and account
• Improving our employer tools and services

3.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to provide our job portal services to you
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, preventing fraud, and marketing our services
• Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to specific uses of your data
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with employment laws and regulations

3.4 Data Retention

We retain job seeker profiles and employer accounts for as long as the account is active or as needed to provide services. You may delete your account at any time, after which we will remove your personal information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with investigations, and comply with legal requirements.

4. Resume Database and Visibility

When you upload your resume or create a profile on Alaukik Job Portal, you can control its visibility to employers:

You can change your visibility settings at any time through your account preferences. Please note that even with private settings, employers to whose jobs you have applied will still have access to the information you provided in your application.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Job Seeker Information Sharing

• With Employers: When you apply for jobs or make your profile visible in our resume database
• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Affiliated Companies: Other companies within the Alaukik group for service improvement and marketing
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5.2 Employer Information Sharing

• With Job Seekers: Company information and job listings are shared with potential candidates
• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform and process payments
• Analytics Partners: To provide recruitment analytics and performance metrics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

6. Payment and Subscription Policy

Alaukik Job Portal offers various subscription plans for employers and premium services for job seekers. Please read our payment policy carefully:

6.1 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through our trusted payment gateway partners. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your payment information. We accept the following payment methods:

• Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• Debit Cards
• Net Banking
• UPI Payments
• Digital Wallets (PayTM, Google Pay, PhonePe)

All transactions are processed in Indian Rupees (INR), and all prices displayed on our website include applicable GST unless otherwise stated.

6.3 Subscription Management

For subscription-based services:

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Cancellation will be effective at the end of your current billing cycle
• No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of your subscription period
• Job listings posted during your subscription period will remain active until the end of your billing cycle

7. Data Security

Protecting your personal and professional information is our priority. We implement comprehensive security measures to safeguard your data:

• Encryption: All data transmission between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are protected by firewalls and regularly updated security patches
• Access Controls: Strict employee access controls with multi-factor authentication
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary to provide our services
• Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in compliance with applicable laws

7.1 Your Security Responsibilities

To help protect your account:

• Use a strong, unique password for your Alaukik account
• Never share your login credentials with others
• Log out from shared devices after use
• Review your account activity regularly for unauthorized changes
• Update your contact information promptly if it changes
• Report any suspicious activities to our security team immediately

8. Job Seeker Rights and Controls

As a job seeker on Alaukik, you have several rights and controls over your personal information:

• Profile Control: Edit, update, or delete your profile information at any time
• Resume Privacy: Control who can view your resume through visibility settings
• Application Tracking: View and manage all your job applications in one place
• Communication Preferences: Opt in or out of job alerts, newsletters, and other communications
• Data Export: Request a copy of all your personal data stored in our system
• Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and associated data
• Employer Blocking: Block specific employers from viewing your profile

9. Employer Obligations

If you use our platform as an employer or recruiter, you agree to:

• Use job seeker personal data only for recruitment and hiring purposes
• Maintain appropriate security measures to protect candidate information
• Not discriminate against candidates based on protected characteristics
• Not use the platform to collect data for purposes unrelated to recruitment
• Delete candidate data when no longer needed for hiring purposes
• Comply with all applicable employment and data protection laws
• Not share candidate information with unauthorized third parties

Failure to comply with these obligations may result in suspension or termination of your employer account.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information provided below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Sending an email to the address associated with your account
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Alaukik Job Portal after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at: alaukik.asf@gmail.com