Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use TheHivee:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Profile photograph
- Date of birth (optional)
- Country and location
- Education details
- University information
- Work experience
- Skills and certifications
- Resume/CV
- Portfolio links
Employer Information
For employers and recruiters, we may collect:
- Company name
- Company address
- Recruiter details
- Job listings
- Business contact information
University Information
For partner institutions:
- University details
- Alumni information provided with appropriate authorization
- Career and placement data
- Institution representative details
Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information
- Browser type
- IP address
- Operating system
- Login activity
- Cookies and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Match graduates with suitable opportunities.
- Allow employers to discover qualified candidates.
- Help universities understand graduate outcomes.
- Improve platform performance and user experience.
- Provide customer support.
- Send important notifications.
- Prevent fraud and misuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Employers you choose to engage with.
- Universities participating on the platform.
- Service providers that support our operations.
- Government or legal authorities where required by law.
We do not sell your personal information.
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to maintain secure systems, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete your account.
- Restrict processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Object to certain processing activities.
Requests can be made through our support team.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements.
Children's Privacy
TheHivee is intended for users aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International Data Transfers
If you access TheHivee from outside the country where our servers operate, your information may be transferred and processed internationally in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon publication on the platform.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact:
Email: hello@thehivers.in
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.