At HireSeals.ai ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our AI recruitment services.
• Match candidates with relevant job opportunities using our AI algorithms.
• Communicate with you (e.g., service updates, job alerts, marketing emails — if opted-in).
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and AI performance.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Employers and recruiters — only when you explicitly apply for positions or opt-in to be discoverable.
• Service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI processing).
• Legal authorities, if required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
• Business partners, only with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure data processing to protect your information. Our AI systems are designed with privacy-by-design principles. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, to provide our services, or to comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core site functionality and user authentication.
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms.
• Offer a personalized experience and relevant job recommendations.
• Provide analytics and performance monitoring.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access, update, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
• File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@hireseals.ai

8. AI and Automated Decision Making

Our platform uses AI algorithms to match candidates with job opportunities and provide recruitment insights. These automated processes are designed to be fair and unbiased. You have the right to request human review of any automated decisions that significantly affect you.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

11. Changes to This 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 material changes via email or website notice. The "Effective date" at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or your data, please contact us: