Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account info: Name, email, phone number, password
• Profile info: Work experience, education, skills, resume, photo
• Usage data: Pages visited, jobs viewed, applications submitted
• Device info: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Communications: Messages between candidates and employers

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Platform
• To match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• To send OTPs, job alerts, and application updates via SMS/WhatsApp/email
• To process payments and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations under Indian law

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following cases:

• With employers: When you apply to a job, your profile and resume are shared with that employer.
• With candidates: Employer contact details (phone, email) are shown when you apply, if the employer enabled it.
• Service providers: SMS (MSG91), payment (Razorpay), hosting — under data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or court order.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored on servers in India. We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular backups to protect your data.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Port your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@bharat1jobs.com

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and analyse usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work.

7. SMS & WhatsApp Communications

By registering with your phone number, you consent to receive OTP messages via SMS or WhatsApp. For job alerts and promotional messages, you can opt out at any time from your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active, plus 2 years after account deletion for legal compliance. Application data is retained for 1 year after the job closes.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Compliance

This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Platform.

12. Contact

For privacy concerns: privacy@bharat1jobs.com