This Privacy Policy describes how Ufuk Dede ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application Hyr (the "App") and related services (collectively, the "Services").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and phone number.
- Profile Information: We collect professional information including your resume, work experience, education, skills, job preferences, location, work authorization status, and career objectives.
- Communication Data: We collect information when you communicate with us or other users through the App, including messages sent through our chat features and feedback you provide.
- Application Data: We collect information about jobs you apply to, your application status, and related documents such as tailored resumes and cover letters.
- Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, we collect payment information processed securely through third-party payment processors.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: We collect information about your mobile device, including device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the App, including features used, actions taken, job searches performed, and time spent on different sections.
- Log Information: We collect log information including IP address, access times, app features accessed, and system activity.
- Push Notification Tokens: If you enable push notifications, we collect tokens to send you job alerts and application updates.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Authentication Providers: If you sign in using Apple Sign-In or other authentication services, we receive basic profile information.
- Job Platforms: We may collect publicly available job listing information from various job platforms to match you with opportunities.
- Professional Networks: With your permission, we may access information from professional networking sites to enhance your profile.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and Improve Our Services: Create and manage your account, match you with relevant job opportunities, generate tailored application materials, and improve our AI algorithms.
- Communicate with You: Send job alerts, application updates, technical notices, security alerts, support messages, and promotional communications (with your consent).
- Personalize Your Experience: Customize job recommendations, tailor application materials, and provide personalized career insights.
- Process Transactions: Process payments for premium features and maintain transaction records.
- Ensure Safety and Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our Services.
- Comply with Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- Analyze and Research: Conduct analytics to understand usage patterns, improve our Services, and develop new features.
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We share your information when you direct us to do so, such as when you authorize us to share your profile with potential employers.
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Aggregated Information: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We consider the following factors when determining retention periods:
- The duration of your account and activity
- Legal obligations to retain data
- The purposes for which we collected the data
- Whether retention is necessary for legal claims or compliance
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access and update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
6.2 Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6.3 Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and personal information. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6.4 Communication Preferences
You can manage your communication preferences in your account settings or by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
6.5 Push Notifications
You can disable push notifications through your device settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Ufuk Dede
Email: privacy@hyr.app
Address: [Your Address]
12. Additional Rights for Specific Jurisdictions
12.1 California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
12.2 European Economic Area Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our legal bases for processing your information include:
- Performance of our contract with you
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in providing and improving our Services
- Compliance with legal obligations