Hirebird Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [October 16, 2024]

Welcome to Hirebird ("Hirebird," "we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is of paramount importance to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy (the "Privacy Policy") outlines our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you access and use our website (the "Site"), services, software, mobile applications, content, and all other products and services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service (the "Terms of Service").

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU WELCOMELY CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR POLICIES AND PRACTICES, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.

1. Definitions

Personal Information: Any information from or about a person that either identifies that person directly or that makes that person identifiable when it is combined with other information from or about that person from any source.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the Services. This information is categorized as follows:

a. Information You Provide Us

We collect information you provide directly when you:

  • Use Our Services: Access our mobile apps or visit the Site.

  • Create an Account or Profile: Register for the Services or create an account or profile.

  • Connect Through Third Parties: Access the Services through social networking sites or third-party services.

  • Subscribe to Communications: Subscribe to newsletters or updates.

  • Make Purchases: Purchase products or services on the Site or in our mobile apps.

  • Engage with Others: Invite friends to join the Services, share the Services on social networking sites, or perform other similar actions.

  • Request Support: Request technical support or assistance.

  • Communicate with Us: Contact us via the Site or other communication channels.

  • Share Additional Information: Share personal information related to recruitment or job applications.

Information You Provide May Include:

  • Personal Details: Name, email address, telephone number.

  • Professional Information: Employment history.

  • Financial Information: Billing information, payment details.

  • Transactional Data: Order details, purchase history.

  • Correspondence Records: Records of your communications with us.

  • Referral Information: If referred by another user, we may use your email address solely to send the referring user's message unless you provide additional consent.

Note: You can choose not to provide certain information; however, this may limit your ability to use or access certain features of the Services.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect technical and usage information when you interact with the Services. This information may include:

  • Device Data:

    • Device advertising IDs

    • Hardware identifiers

    • Precise location data (based on GPS, IP address, network towers, or Wi-Fi networks)

  • Usage Data:

    • Search terms entered

    • Pages viewed

    • Click streams

    • Number of sessions initiated

  • Network and Internet Information:

    • IP addresses

    • Browser type and version

    • Operating system

    • Active (TCP/IP) ports

    • URLs visited

    • Bounce rates

    • Use of spoofing techniques

    • Network/Wi-Fi access points

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies:

    • We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, clear GIFs, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Site and Services. For detailed information, refer to the “How We Use Cookies and Other Technologies” section below.

Google Analytics:

  • We utilize Google Analytics to collect data such as time of visit, pages visited, time spent on each page, IP address, and device operating system.

  • You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

c. Information You Post on the Services

Our Services may include interactive features like chat, forums, bulletin boards, and customizable profiles. Information you provide through these features is publicly accessible. Hirebird has no obligation to keep this information private. We recommend exercising caution and not sharing any personal information that you do not want to be publicly available.

d. Information You Share on Third-Party Websites or Through Social Media Services

Our Services may include links to third-party websites and social media platforms. Your interactions with these third parties are governed by their respective privacy policies. Hirebird does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

  • Service Provision and Improvement:

    • Provide, maintain, and enhance our Services.

    • Personalize your experience.

    • Process transactions and manage accounts.

  • Communication:

    • Send service announcements, updates, and new feature notifications.

    • Provide information and offers that may interest you, including newsletters and promotional materials.

  • Operational Purposes:

    • Monitor and analyze usage trends and activities.

    • Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and illegal activities.

    • Administer your use of the Services and any accounts you have with us.

  • Legal Compliance and Protection:

    • Comply with legal obligations.

    • Protect our rights, property, and safety, as well as those of our users and the public.

  • Feedback and Improvement:

    • Contact you to obtain feedback regarding the Site and Services.

Additionally, automatically collected information is used to:

  • Monitor and analyze the use of the Services for technical administration.

  • Generate aggregate statistics about user interests and behavior.

  • Verify that users meet criteria required to process their requests.

  • Ensure relevant advertising is presented within the Services using demographic and geo-location data.

4. Third Parties We Share Personal Information With

We may disclose your Personal Information to the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers:

    • Payment processors

    • Web hosting and data storage providers

    • Marketing and communications service providers

    • Technical support and customer service providers

  • Advertising Partners:

    • In compliance with applicable laws, to help us deliver targeted advertisements.

  • Legal Authorities:

    • Law enforcement agencies or other public authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others.

  • Business Transfers:

    • In the event of a merger, acquisition, consolidation, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the new entity or involved parties.

  • Affiliates and Subsidiaries:

    • Other companies within the Hirebird corporate family, as necessary for operational purposes.

Note: We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

5. Links to Other Websites

Our Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. Hirebird does not control these websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

  • Social Media Integration:

    • Linking your Hirebird account to social media accounts (e.g., Google) is subject to the respective privacy policies of those platforms.

Cookies and Tracking on Third-Party Sites:

  • Third-party websites and services may place their own cookies or other tracking technologies on your device. Their data collection and use practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.

6. How We Use Cookies and Other Technologies

We utilize cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Here's how we manage different types of cookies:

Types of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Type of CookiesDescriptionManaging SettingsRequired CookiesEssential for navigating the Site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas and processing transactions. These cookies may contain encrypted information to uniquely identify you when logged in.Cannot be opted out as they are essential for the Site's operation.Performance CookiesCollect information about how you use the Site, including pages visited and error messages. These do not personally identify you and are used solely to improve Site functionality. We may engage third parties to analyze usage data. Flash cookies may also be utilized for these purposes.Opt-Out Instructions: Manage Performance Cookies
Flash Cookies Settings: Manage Flash CookiesTargeting/Advertising CookiesUsed by third-party advertisers to track your browsing activity and deliver targeted ads based on your interests. These may include Flash cookies, which store more complex data than regular cookies.Opt-Out Instructions: Manage Advertising Cookies
Flash Cookies Settings: Manage Flash Cookies

Additional Tracking Technologies

  • Pixel Tags, Web Beacons, Clear GIFs: Used in Services and HTML-formatted emails to track user actions, measure marketing campaign success, and compile aggregate usage statistics.

  • Anonymous Information Collection: Advertising partners may use pixel tags to collect non-personally identifiable information about your visits to the Site and other websites for targeted advertising.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences. Instructions for popular browsers:

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Services.

7. Do Not Track Signals and Similar Mechanisms

Some web browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites to indicate a user's preference regarding tracking. Due to variations in how browsers implement DNT and the ambiguity of user intentions, Hirebird does not currently act upon DNT signals.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are designed for use by individuals 13 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parental Rights

  • Review and Delete: Parents or legal guardians can request to review, delete, or restrict the collection and use of their child’s Personal Information.

  • Contact Us: If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information without your consent, please contact us at support@joinhirebird.com.

Note: Deleting a child's information may limit access to certain Services for the child.

9. Managing Your Privacy

You have control over your Personal Information and can manage it through the following options:

  • Access and Update Information: Log in to your account to view and update your Personal Information.

  • Delete Account: You can delete your account and request the deletion of your Personal Information by following the instructions on the Services or by contacting us at support@joinhirebird.com.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications.

  • Manage Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Contact Us: For assistance with managing your privacy settings or to request data deletion, email us at support@joinhirebird.com.

10. California Residents

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 grants California residents specific rights regarding their Personal Information. Hirebird does not sell Personal Information of California residents for third-party direct marketing purposes. However, we disclose Personal Information as described in the "Third Parties We Share Personal Information With" section.

a. Rights Under CCPA

California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know:

    • Categories of Personal Information collected.

    • Categories of sources from which Personal Information is collected.

    • Business or commercial purposes for collecting or selling Personal Information.

    • Categories of third parties with whom Personal Information is shared.

    • Specific pieces of Personal Information collected about you.

  • Right to Delete:

    • Request the deletion of Personal Information collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination:

    • You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.

b. How to Exercise Your California Privacy Rights

Requests to Know and Delete

  • Submit a Request:

  • Verification:

    • We may request additional information to verify your identity.

  • Response Time:

    • Acknowledge receipt within 10 days.

    • Respond within 45 days, extendable to 90 days if necessary.

  • Fees:

    • No fees for standard requests. Fees may apply for excessive, repetitive, or unfounded requests.

Authorized Agents

  • Designation:

    • You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

  • Requirements:

    • Provide written permission or power of attorney.

c. Methods for Submitting Consumer Requests and Our Response to Requests

  • Submission Method:

  • Response Process:

    • Verify your identity.

    • Acknowledge receipt within 10 days.

    • Respond within 45 days (extendable to 90 days with notice).

    • Explain reasons for any inability to comply with requests.

  • Non-Discrimination:

    • We will not deny goods or services, charge different prices, provide different levels of service, or suggest different pricing based on your exercise of privacy rights.

11. International Transfers of Personal Information

Hirebird is based in the United States, and as such, Personal Information collected may be transferred to, stored on, and processed in the U.S. and other countries. We work with third-party service providers globally to support our business activities. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your Personal Information.

12. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Afterward, we will either delete your Personal Information or anonymize it to prevent identification. Note: Even if you request deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

  • Notification:

    • We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

    • In some cases, we may notify you via email or through the Services.

  • Your Responsibility:

    • It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

  • Acceptance of Changes:

    • Continued use of the Services after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@joinhirebird.com.