Privacy Policy

At Sevenhires, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job platform services in Uganda.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
• Profile information: Resume, work experience, education, skills, and profile photo
• Application data: Information submitted when applying for jobs, including cover letters and responses to employer questions
• Communications: Messages between job seekers and employers through our platform

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Usage information: Pages viewed, searches performed, jobs applied to, and features used
• Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address
• Location information: General location based on your IP address

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our job platform services
• Connect job seekers with relevant employment opportunities
• Enable employers to find and evaluate candidates
• Send you job alerts, application updates, and service notifications
• Personalize your experience and provide job recommendations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations

Information sharing

We share your information in the following circumstances:

• With employers: When you apply for jobs, employers can view your profile, resume, and application materials
• With job seekers: Employers' company information and job postings are visible to job seekers
• Service providers: We work with third parties who help us operate our platform, such as hosting and analytics providers
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Sevenhires and our users

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your choices and rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can access and download your personal information from your account settings
• Update: You can update your profile information at any time
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account and personal information
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in each email
• Profile visibility: You can control who can see your profile and resume

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure server infrastructure, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Children's privacy

Sevenhires is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International users

Sevenhires primarily operates in Uganda. If you access our services from outside Uganda, your information may be transferred to and processed in Uganda. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of Sevenhires after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@sevenhires.ug