Effective Date: 1st Jan 2025
HireVeda ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we handle it.
By using our services, including signing in via Google OAuth or granting access to Gmail, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About HireVeda
HireVeda is a recruitment consulting and job search service platform that assists users in finding roles ranging from executive leadership to entry-level positions. As part of our services, we may utilize Google's OAuth for user sign-ins and Gmail API access to help selected users communicate effectively with specific connections.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
1. Google OAuth Data
When you sign in using Google OAuth, we may collect your Google Account information, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Profile picture
2. Gmail API Data (Restricted Scope Data)
For selected users, with explicit consent, we may request access to:
- Read, send, modify, and manage emails in your Gmail account.
- Extract email metadata (e.g., sender, recipient, timestamps) to assist you with managing communication.
Important: We only access Gmail data to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominent in the HireVeda interface. We do not use Gmail data for any other purpose.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
1. Google OAuth Data
- To authenticate your identity and enable secure sign-ins to HireVeda.
- To personalize your experience on the platform.
2. Gmail API Data
With your consent, we use Gmail data to:
- Assist you in communicating with selected connections.
- Enable features such as email composition, tracking, and scheduling directly through our platform.
- Provide insights or recommendations based on your email activity.
Note: Gmail data is only accessed or processed with your explicit permission and in strict compliance with Google’s Limited Use Requirements.
Compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy
HireVeda's use of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
This means:
- We only use the data to provide or improve user-facing features that are visible and prominent in the HireVeda interface.
- We do not transfer or share Gmail data with any third parties except:
- To provide or improve the user-facing features you consent to.
- As required by applicable law.
- We do not use Gmail data for advertising purposes, including retargeting or personalized ads.
- We ensure that Gmail data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to provide the requested services.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest to ensure the highest level of security.
If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at varun@hireveda.com.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access and Control: You can access and control the information we collect by managing your account settings.
- Revoke Permissions: You can revoke HireVeda's access to your Google Account or Gmail data at any time through your Google Account settings.
- Data Deletion: If you wish to delete your account or the data associated with it, please contact us at varun@hireveda.com.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data, including Gmail API data, with any third parties, except as outlined in this policy or required by law.
Children’s Privacy
HireVeda is not directed at children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Organization Name: HireVeda
Contact Email: varun@hireveda.com
Website: www.hireveda.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Google API Services User Data Policy and other applicable laws and regulations.