Candidate Data Consent Policy
HireSutra is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of candidates who engage with us during the recruitment process. This Candidate Data Consent Policy explains how HireSutra collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information provided by job applicants, professionals, and potential candidates.
By submitting your resume, professional profile, or personal information to HireSutra, you consent to the processing of your information as described in this policy.
1. Purpose of Data Collection
HireSutra collects and processes candidate information to facilitate professional recruitment services and connect candidates with relevant employment opportunities. Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- Evaluating your qualifications and professional experience
- Matching your profile with suitable job opportunities
- Sharing relevant candidate profiles with client organizations
- Communicating with you regarding potential career opportunities
- Maintaining candidate records for future recruitment assignments
- Conducting reference checks where appropriate
- Improving our recruitment services and talent advisory capabilities
2. Information We Collect
HireSutra may collect and process the following categories of candidate information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- City and country of residence
- Professional social profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
Professional Information
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Employment history
- Educational qualifications
- Certifications and professional memberships
- Skills and areas of expertise
- Salary expectations and compensation history (where voluntarily provided)
Recruitment Process Information
- Interview feedback
- Assessment results
- Reference information
- Notes taken during candidate evaluation
HireSutra collects this information directly from candidates or from publicly available professional sources where permitted by applicable law.
3. How Candidate Information Is Used
HireSutra uses candidate information exclusively for professional recruitment and talent advisory purposes. Your information may be used to:
- Assess your suitability for specific job roles
- Introduce your profile to potential employers
- Maintain a confidential candidate database for future opportunities
- Contact you regarding relevant career opportunities
- Conduct recruitment research and talent mapping
HireSutra does not sell candidate data to third parties.
4. Sharing Candidate Information
HireSutra may share candidate information with:
- Client organizations seeking to fill relevant roles
- Authorized hiring managers or HR professionals within client companies
- Third-party service providers assisting in recruitment processes (such as background verification providers)
Candidate information is shared only when it is relevant to a potential employment opportunity or recruitment engagement.
Where appropriate, HireSutra may seek candidate approval before submitting profiles to specific client organizations.
5. Data Retention
HireSutra may retain candidate information for a reasonable period to support future recruitment opportunities. Candidate profiles may remain in our secure database so that we can inform candidates about relevant roles in the future.
Candidates may request deletion of their personal data at any time by contacting HireSutra.
6. Data Security
HireSutra implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect candidate information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. These measures may include:
- Secure digital storage systems
- Restricted access to candidate databases
- Internal confidentiality protocols
- Professional data handling standards
Only authorized personnel involved in recruitment processes are permitted to access candidate information.
7. Candidate Rights
Candidates may exercise the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Request access to the personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of personal data from our database
- Withdraw consent for processing candidate information
- Request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances
Requests regarding personal data can be submitted using the contact details below.
8. Candidate Responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to provide accurate and up-to-date information when submitting resumes or profiles to HireSutra.
If your professional circumstances change, you may update your information by contacting our team.
9. Policy Updates
HireSutra may update this Candidate Data Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, recruitment practices, or business operations.
The most current version will always be available on our website.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us.