Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hirely ('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 international platform connecting workers with agencies worldwide.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal data is:

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

• Name, email address, phone number
• Profile photos and portfolio images
• Professional information (category, experience, rates)
• Location data (city, address)
• Payment and billing information
• Verification documents (passport, education certificates)

3.2 Usage Data

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent, search queries
• Interaction data (clicks, views, unlocks)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you register and agree to our terms
• Contract: To fulfill our service agreement with you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable international and local regulations
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud

5. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and maintain our platform services
• To match workers with agencies
• To process payments and manage billing
• To verify identities and qualifications
• To send notifications and updates
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

• Agencies (when you unlock contact information)
• Payment processors (for transaction processing)
• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal authorities (when required by law)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten')
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hirely.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is retained while your account is active and for 3 years after account closure.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored and processed in secure data centers worldwide. If we transfer data across borders, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

12. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'Last updated' date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: