HiredChina.com takes the privacy of our users seriously and strives to be transparent and fair with the way we use your data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, store and use your personal information. By using our website and mobile app you are consenting to your data being used as described in this policy. You can revoke your consent at any time by contacting us. If you revoke your consent, your account and profile information will be removed from HiredChina.com, according to the following conditions.

What information we collect

We collect and store your information when you enter it onto our website and app or provide it to us in any other way. We collect this data and combine it with your profile to help detect and prevent fraud and return the best job searches to you. You can correct or remove any information you provide via your account settings.

The data we collect includes:

• Your name and contact information
• Your resume and work experience
• Any additional information you provide when applying for jobs through our site
• Information from third-party apps, such as Facebook
• Information you provide us with when you contact us
• Your race, ethnicity and gender, if you choose to supply us with this information
• The name, size and type of business of any company you work for/own
• Your activity on the site, such as jobs you look at and apply for and files you viewed
• Your Internet Protocol (IP) address and Service Provider (SP)
• Your browser type and device ID
• Date/time stamp and clickstream data

Your referrals

If you share HiredChina.com content with a friend, we may temporarily store your friend’s information, such as their name and email address, for the sole purpose of contacting them with a one-time email asking them to sign up for our services.

Minors

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age and we do not knowingly collect information about children.

How we use your information

We use your information to contact and respond to you, create a positive user experience, and operate and improve our services. We use your information with consent, as described at the time you give consent.

Our services

By using our services, you are consenting to your information being used for our legitimate interests. Our services allow you to:

• Create a profile and upload a resume
• Search for and share jobs
• Apply for jobs
• Post job adverts
• Receive targeted recruitment adverts from employers
• Help potential employers find your resume and contact you
• Purchase advertising space and redeem points/gifts
• Contact and communicate with us
• Stay informed about security updates and service changes
• Keep employers informed about your job interests
• Provide products and services to employers to assist them with the recruitment process

Our legitimate interests

By uploading and maintaining a profile, posting information, and applying for jobs on HiredChina.com, you are consenting to us using your data for our legitimate interests. These interests are namely:

• To operate our services
• To contact and communicate with you
• To analyze and improve our services
• To protect our services and the rights of users
• To prevent fraud and protect against abuse of our services

Improving our services and protecting against fraud

We may use your information to improve our services and protect against fraud by:

• Giving search engines access to publicly shared information
• Conducting analytics for internal reports about the website and applications
• Tracking which jobs you search for, view, and apply for
• Making suggestions to you based on your preferences
• Detecting, investigating, and preventing illegal activities

We may share your information with our third-party service providers who help us deliver our products and services to you. These include companies providing database analyzing tools, customer management, and marketing assistance. However, these third parties may not use your information for anything other than is necessary to perform their functions. We remain responsible for the information we share with these parties.

Marketing activities

We may use your information for marketing activities, namely:

• Providing targeted content, services, and advertising from us and third parties
• Sending job alerts, newsletters, and other marketing communications you have opted into
• Informing you of new products available on HiredChina.com
• Conducting surveys, promotions, and contests and publishing the results

Username and password security

We use a variety of safeguards to protect the personal information we receive and store, and take appropriate measures to secure your data from loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. The security of your username and password is, however, your responsibility. It is up to you to keep them secret.

Sharing your resume

Any resume you create on HiredChina.com is stored on our database in the United States or China.

Employers or recruiters who use our database can view resumes other than contact information (cell phone number, email address, etc.) after you have set up your resume. We have no control over how these third parties use your resume.

We will keep your contact details confidential, and employers and recruiters will only be able to contact you via the website. Employers or recruiters who pay for access to our database will be able to view and access the full content of your resume, and once an employer receives your resume, we will not be able to retrieve it or control how it is used.

If your resume contains the personal data of references, you must ensure that the person has given you written permission to share their details.

The resumes you upload to HiredChina must not contain sensitive information regarding your:

• Race
• Ethnic origin
• Political beliefs
• Philosophical or religious beliefs
• Membership to trade unions or political parties
• Physical or mental health
• Biometric details or genetic makeup
• Addictions or sexual life
• The commission of crime or objectionable behavior and associated penalties and fines
• Your social security, ID, or national insurance number

If you do give us any of these details, you agree to do so at your own risk.

Storage of your personal information

In order to streamline our services, we retain all of the information we gather about you until you change or remove your personal information. We may retain your information for as long as your account is active in order to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements and provide our services.

Who we share your information with

By using HiredChina.com services, you are consenting to the disclosure of your information to any employer you apply to, show interest in, or message. That employer is free to contact you for employment-related purposes, either via the website or via contact details you provide. We will also share your information with employers when you apply for a job or make your resume searchable, and with other third parties when required by law to do so.

Third parties

Your resume and profile database may be visible to third parties, who can see the information you post. This information can be accessed, stored, and used by those in countries that may not have the same data protection legislation as your country of residence. HiredChina.com is not responsible for how third parties use the information you give to us. While we attempt to limit access to our database to legitimate users, we cannot guarantee other parties will not gain access.

We may use the information you supply us with to determine whether you might be interested in the products and services of selected third parties. We may show you targeted ads based on your information and preferences on the website and information acquired from third parties, such as other public websites and data providers. You can edit which notifications you receive in your account settings.

We may share aggregated information about our customers with third parties in order to serve you adverts, but such aggregated data, including location, schooling, and experience level, will not identify users individually. If we create a co-branded website with another company, the information collected on that site will be subject to the privacy policies of both companies.

If a third party acquires any or all of HiredChina.com’s business units, we may disclose and transfer your personal information to them. If HiredChina.com becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, your information will be disposed of in a manner approved by the court. You will be notified of insolvency proceedings and any sale or merger to a third party by email and/or a prominent notice on the website.

We will disclose your information if required to do so by a government authority if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to meet legal requirements or comply with legal process, protect the rights and/or property of HiredChina.com, investigate and prevent illegal activities or protect the safety of users and the public.

Cookies and advertising

We used cookies on HiredChina.com to track movements around the website, analyze trends, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. Cookies help improve search results, store your preferences, and maximize the personalization of the site. You can disable cookies via your chosen browser, but certain features of HiredChina.com may be limited if you do. Via cookies, we can:

• Secure access to your account
• Store your preferences
• Track traffic patterns
• Show you more jobs you might be interested in based on previous searches and applications
• Split users into interest groups to test new features

We also use pixels (sometimes known as web beacons) and JavaScript. If your computer supports this kind of program, you may receive a confirmation message when opening an email from us.

Social media buttons

We use social media widgets, such as 'Like' and 'Share' buttons. Your use of these features is governed by the privacy policy of the companies that provide them.

Access to your information

You can access, update your profile, and resume at any time by signing into your account and making the necessary changes. If you believe someone else has provided us with your information, you can contact us here.

Access to your account or correction, updating, and deleting services may be restricted or denied by HiredChina.com if it would violate another person's rights as permitted by law. If you wish to delete your account altogether, please contact us. We will confirm by email that your personal information has been deleted. However, we may retain your data even after your account is closed if it is necessary to:

• Comply with law enforcement requests
• Meet regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Investigate security incidents and prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce our user agreement
• Fulfill your request to "unsubscribe" from further messages from us

We will retain anonymous information after your account has closed.

Google User Data Collection

When you log into HiredChina.com using Google services, we only collect your username, email address, and profile picture with your explicit consent. The collection of this information is aimed at simplifying the login process and enhancing your user experience on our platform.

Use of Google User Data

The Google user data we collect is used solely to provide services, improve the platform experience, and assist with your job search process. Without your explicit consent, we will not use Google user data for marketing purposes unrelated to our services.

Storage and Sharing of Google User Data

We store Google user data on secure servers and retain it only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When sharing your data with third parties, such as analytics or job alert service providers, we ensure they adhere to strict data protection standards and use your data solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed-upon services.

Changes to our privacy policy

We may periodically make changes to our privacy policy. Where required, we will inform you of any changes via an email to the address connected to your account and/or via a notice on the website. We also encourage you to view this page regularly for the most up-to-date information on our policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.