Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 24, 2026 Last Updated: May 24, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to FirstHire.org ("we," "our," or "us"). FirstHire.org is a comprehensive platform offering job board, recruitment, freelance marketplace, and HR software services to users worldwide. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our platform. Please read it carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
Account & Registration Data: Full name, email address, username, password, phone number, and profile photo.
Professional Information: Resume/CV, work experience, skills, education, certifications, portfolio links, and job preferences.
Employer & Business Data: Company name, business address, billing details, job postings, and hiring preferences.
Freelancer Data: Service listings, rates, project history, reviews, and payment details.
HR & Recruitment Data: Candidate pipelines, interview notes, assessments, and onboarding records.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, and session duration (collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies).
Communications: Messages exchanged between employers, freelancers, and job seekers on our platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your account
Match job seekers with employers and freelancers with clients
Process payments and manage billing
Send transactional and promotional emails (with your consent)
Provide customer support
Improve, personalize, and expand our services
Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Analyze usage trends and platform performance
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
With Other Users: Profile information (name, skills, experience) is visible to employers or clients based on your privacy settings.
With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics, email services) who access data only as needed to perform services on our behalf.
With Legal Authorities: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Deliver relevant content and ads
You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the platform. We also honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal, compliance, or fraud-prevention purposes even after account deletion.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your country or region, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
All Users:
Access and review your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Opt out of marketing communications
EU / EEA Users (GDPR):
Right to data portability
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
California Users (CCPA):
Right to know what personal data is collected and sold
Right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
India Users (DPDP Act 2023):
Right to access and correct personal data
Right to erasure
Right to grievance redressal
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@firsthire.org.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
Encrypted storage for sensitive data at rest
Access controls and role-based permissions
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
As a global platform, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other lawful mechanisms.
10. Children's Privacy
FirstHire.org is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact us at privacy@firsthire.org.
11. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on our platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of FirstHire.org after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
FirstHire.org Email: privacy@firsthire.org Website: https://firsthire.org/contact
This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable international data protection laws including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
