Privacy Policy


Updated: September 5, 2024

The website of HireOut.org, provided by HireOut.org ("we", "us" or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by HireOut.org.

This privacy policy applies to our website and its associated subdomains (collectively, our "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy policy and our Terms and Conditions.

Definitions and Key Terms

To make things as clear as possible in this privacy policy, the following terms are strictly defined whenever they are mentioned:

  • Cookie: a small amount of data generated by a website and stored by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, store information about you such as your language preference or login information.
  • Company: when this policy mentions “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” it refers to HireOut.org, which is responsible for your information under this privacy policy.
  • Country: where HireOut.org or the owners/founders of HireOut.org are based, in this case, it is .
  • Customer: refers to the company, organization, or person that signs up to use the HireOut.org Service.
  • Device: any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, computer, or any other device that can be used to visit HireOut.org and use the services.
  • IP address: Every device connected to the Internet is assigned a number known as an Internet protocol (IP) address. These numbers are usually assigned in geographic blocks. An IP address can often be used to identify the location from which a device is connecting to the Internet.
  • Personnel: refers to those individuals who are employed by HireOut.org or are under contract to perform a service on behalf of one of the parties.
  • Personal Data: any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
  • Service: refers to the service provided by HireOut.org as described in the relative Terms and Conditions on this platform.
  • Third-party service: refers to advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who provide our content or whose products or services we think may interest you.
  • Website: HireOut.org’s site, which can be accessed via this URL: https://hireout.org
  • You: a person or entity that is registered with HireOut.org to use the services.

What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you visit our website, register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, or fill out a form.

  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Current or past job titles
  • Password
  • Other information that may be included in your resume (for candidates) or job postings (for employers)

Your password is stored in an encrypted form that does not allow decryption and is not visible to employees of HireOut.org.

You should be aware that any personal information (such as email address or resumes) that you voluntarily display or distribute on the HireOut.org website and on the Internet can be collected and used by others. This may result in you receiving unsolicited messages from third parties, for which HireOut.org is not responsible and has no way to control. If you click on a third-party job posting and provide your personal information to that party, we have no responsibility or control over that information.

How do we use the collected information?

All information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

  • To personalize your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs)
  • To improve our website (we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you)
  • To improve customer service (your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs)
  • To process transactions
  • To administer a contest, promotion, survey, or other site feature
  • To send periodic emails

When do we use user information from third parties?

We receive some information from third parties when you use our services. For example, if you provide us with your email address to express interest in becoming a HireOut.org customer, we receive information from a third party that provides automated fraud detection services for HireOut.org. We also occasionally collect information that is made publicly available on social media websites. You can control how much of your information social media websites make public by visiting these websites and changing your privacy settings.

Do we share the collected information with third parties?

We may share the information we collect, both personal and non-personal, with third parties such as advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who provide our content or whose products or services we think may interest you. We may also share it with our current and future affiliated companies and business partners, and if we are involved in a merger, asset sale, or other business reorganization, we may also share or transfer your personal and non-personal information to our successors-in-interest.

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions and provide services to us, such as hosting and maintaining our servers and website, database storage and management, email management, storage marketing materials, credit card processing, customer service, and fulfilling orders for products and services you may purchase through the website. We will likely share your personal information, and possibly some non-personal information, with these third parties to enable them to perform these services for us and for you.

We may share portions of our log file data, including IP addresses, for analytics purposes with third parties such as web analytics partners, application developers, and ad networks. If your IP address is shared, it can be used to estimate general location and other technographic data such as connection speed, whether you have visited the website from a shared location, and the type of device used to visit the website. They may aggregate information about our advertising and what you see on the website and then provide auditing, research, and reporting for us and our advertisers. We may also disclose personal and non-personal information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims, legal processes (including subpoenas), to protect our rights and interests or those of a third party, the safety of the public or any person, to prevent or stop any illegal, unethical, or legally actionable activity, or to otherwise comply with applicable court orders, laws, rules, and regulations.

How do we use your email address?

By submitting your email address on this website, you agree to receive emails from us. You can cancel your participation in any of these email lists at any time by clicking on the opt-out link or other unsubscribe option included in the respective email. We only send emails to people who have authorized us to contact them, either directly or through a third party. We do not send unsolicited commercial emails because we hate spam just as much as you do. Email addresses submitted only through the order processing page will be used solely for the purpose of sending you information and updates pertaining to your order. However, if you have provided us with the same email address through another method, we may use it for any of the purposes stated in this policy. Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How long do we keep your information?

We keep your information only for as long as we need it to provide you with the service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. This is also the case for anyone with whom we share your information and who performs services on our behalf. When we no longer need to use your information and there is no need for us to keep it to comply with our legal or regulatory obligations, we will either remove it from our systems or anonymize it so that we cannot identify you.

How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. We offer the use of a secure server. All sensitive/credit information you supply is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our payment gateway provider's database, only to be accessible by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. After a transaction, your private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financials, etc.) will not be stored on our servers. However, we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to HireOut.org or guarantee that your information on the Service may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by a breach of any of our physical, technical, or managerial safeguards.

Can my information be transferred to other countries?

HireOut.org is incorporated in . Information collected via our website, through direct interactions with you, or from the use of our help services may be transferred from time to time to our offices or personnel, or to third parties, located throughout the world, and may be viewed and hosted anywhere in the world, including countries that may not have laws of general applicability regulating the use and transfer of such data. To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, by using any of the above, you voluntarily consent to the trans-border transfer and hosting of such information.

Is the information collected through the Service secure?

We take precautions to protect the security of your information. We have physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to help safeguard, prevent unauthorized access, maintain data security, and correctly use your information. However, neither people nor security systems, including encryption systems, are foolproof. Additionally, people can commit intentional crimes, make mistakes, or fail to follow policies. Therefore, while we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If applicable law imposes any non-disclaimable duty to protect your personal information, you agree that intentional misconduct will be the standards used to measure our compliance with that duty.

Can I update or correct my information?

The rights you have to request updates or corrections to the information HireOut.org collects depend on your relationship with HireOut.org.

Personnel may update or correct their information as detailed in our internal company employment policies.

Customers have the right to request the restriction of certain uses and disclosures of personally identifiable information as follows. You can contact us in order to (1) update or correct your personally identifiable information, (2) change your preferences with respect to communications and other information you receive from us, or (3) delete the personally identifiable information maintained about you on our systems (subject to the following paragraph), by terminating your account. Such updates, corrections, changes, and deletions will have no effect on other information that we maintain, or information that we have provided to third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy prior to such update, correction, change, or deletion. To protect your privacy and security, we may take reasonable steps (such as requesting a unique password) to verify your identity before granting you profile access or making corrections. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information at all times.

You should be aware that it is not technologically possible to remove each and every record of the information you have provided to us from our system. The need to back up our systems to protect information from inadvertent loss means that a copy of your information may exist in a non-erasable form that will be difficult or impossible for us to locate. Upon receiving your request, all personal information stored in databases we actively use, and other readily searchable media will be updated, corrected, changed, or deleted, as soon as and to the extent reasonably and technically practicable.

Sale of Business

We reserve the right to transfer information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger, or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of HireOut.org or any of its Corporate Affiliates (as defined herein), or that portion of HireOut.org or any of its Corporate Affiliates to which the Service relates, or in the event that we discontinue our business or file a petition or have filed against us a petition in bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar proceeding, provided that the third party agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Affiliates

We may disclose information (including personal information) about you to our Corporate Affiliates. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Corporate Affiliate" means any person or entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with HireOut.org, whether by ownership or otherwise. Any information relating to you that we provide to our Corporate Affiliates will be treated by those Corporate Affiliates in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Applicable Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in connection with any actions or disputes arising between the parties under or in connection with this privacy policy, except for those individuals who may have rights to make claims under Privacy Shield or the Swiss-US framework.

The laws of , excluding its conflict of law provisions, govern this agreement and your use of the website. Your use of the website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

By using HireOut.org or by contacting us directly, you signify your acceptance of this privacy policy. If you do not agree to this privacy policy, you should not engage with our website or use our services. Continued use of the website, direct engagement with us, or following the posting of changes to this privacy policy that do not significantly affect the use or disclosure of your personal information will mean that you accept those changes.

Your Consent

We've updated our privacy policy to provide you with complete transparency into what is being set when you visit our site and how it's being used. By using our website, registering an account, or making a purchase, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.

Links to Other Websites

This privacy policy applies only to the services. The services may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by HireOut.org. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on such websites, and such websites are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy or completeness by us. Please remember that our privacy policy is no longer in effect when you use a link to go from the services to another website. Your browsing and interaction on any other website, including those that have a link on our platform, are subject to that website's own rules and policies. Such third parties may use their own cookies or other methods to collect information about you.

Advertising

This website may contain advertisements from third parties and links to third-party sites. HireOut.org makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the information contained in these advertisements or sites and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the conduct or content of these advertisements and sites and the offerings made by the third parties.

Advertising keeps HireOut.org and many of the websites and services you use free of charge. We work hard to ensure that ads are safe, unobtrusive, and as relevant as possible.

Third-party advertisements and links to other websites where goods or services are advertised are not endorsements or recommendations by HireOut.org of the third-party websites, goods, or services. HireOut.org takes no responsibility for the content of the ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered in all advertisements.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies collect information over time about your online activity on the website and other online services to make online advertisements more relevant and effective to you. This is known as interest-based advertising. They also perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing and ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers. Without cookies, it is really hard for an advertiser to reach its audience or to know how many ads were shown and how many clicks they received.

Cookies

HireOut.org uses "Cookies" to identify the areas of our website that you have visited. A Cookie is a small piece of data stored on your computer or mobile device by your web browser. We use Cookies to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality like videos may become unavailable, or you would be required to enter your login details every time you visit the website as we would not be able to remember that you had logged in previously. Most web browsers can be set to disable the use of Cookies. However, if you disable Cookies, you may not be able to access functionality on our website correctly or at all. We never place personally identifiable information in Cookies.

Detailed information about our use of "Cookies" can be found in our Cookie Policy.

Blocking and Disabling Cookies and Similar Technologies

Wherever you are located, you may also set your browser to block cookies and similar technologies. This action may block our essential cookies and prevent our website from functioning properly, and you may not be able to fully utilize all of its features and services. You should also be aware that you may also lose some saved information (e.g., saved login details, site preferences) if you block cookies on your browser. Different browsers make different controls available to you. Disabling a cookie or category of cookies does not delete the cookie from your browser; you will need to do this yourself from within your browser. Visit the help menu of your browser for more information.

Children's Privacy

We do not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from anyone under the age of 18 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change our Service and policies, and we may need to make changes to this Privacy Policy so that they accurately reflect our Service and policies. Unless otherwise required by law, we will notify you (for example, through our Service) before we make changes to this Privacy Policy and give you an opportunity to review them before they go into effect. Then, if you continue to use the Service, you will be bound by the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not want to agree to this or any updated Privacy Policy, you can delete your account.

Third-Party Services

We may display, include, or make available third-party content (including data, information, applications, and other services) or provide links to third-party websites or services ("Third-Party Services").

You acknowledge and agree that HireOut.org is not responsible for Third-Party Services, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality, or any other aspect thereof. HireOut.org assumes no liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity for Third-Party Services.

Third-Party Services and links to them are provided to you solely as a convenience, and you access and use them entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.

Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies
    We use cookies to enhance the performance and functionality of our website. Cookies are not strictly necessary for the use of the website. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may not be available, or you may need to enter your login details every time you visit the website, as we would not be able to remember that you had previously logged in.
  • Sessions
    We use "sessions" to identify the areas of our website that you have visited. A session is a small piece of data stored by your web browser on your computer or mobile device.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Information

We may collect and use information from you if you are from the European Economic Area (EEA). In this section of our privacy policy, we explain exactly how and why these data are collected and how we protect these data from being replicated or misused.

What is the GDPR?

The GDPR is an EU-wide data protection law that regulates how the data of EU citizens are protected by companies and gives EU citizens more control over their personal data.

The GDPR is relevant to any company operating globally and not just to EU-based businesses and EU citizens. The data of our customers are important irrespective of where they are located, which is why we have implemented GDPR controls as our baseline standard for all our worldwide operations.

What are personal data?

Any data that relate to an identifiable or identified person. The GDPR covers a broad spectrum of information that could be used, on its own or in combination with other information, to identify a person. Personal data go beyond a person’s name or email address. Some examples include financial information, political opinions, genetic data, biometric data, IP addresses, physical addresses, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.

The data protection principles include requirements such as:

  • Personal data collected must be processed in a fair, legal, and transparent way and should only be used in a way that a person would reasonably expect.
  • Personal data should only be collected to fulfill a specific purpose and should only be used for that purpose. Organizations must specify why they need the personal data when they collect it.
  • Personal data should be kept for no longer than necessary to fulfill their purpose.
  • People covered by the GDPR have the right to access their own personal data. They can also request a copy of their data and that their data be updated, deleted, restricted, or moved to another organization.

Why is the GDPR important?

The GDPR adds some new requirements regarding how companies should protect the personal data they collect and process. It also raises the stakes for compliance by increasing enforcement and imposing greater fines for breaches. Beyond these facts, it’s simply the right thing to do. At HireOut.org, we strongly believe that your data privacy is very important, and we already have solid security and privacy practices that go beyond the requirements of this new regulation.

Rights of Data Subjects - Access, Portability, and Deletion

We are committed to helping our customers meet the GDPR requirements regarding data subject rights. HireOut.org processes or stores all personal data with fully vetted, GDPR-compliant providers. We store all conversations and personal data for up to 6 years unless your account is deleted. In this case, we dispose of all data in accordance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, but not longer than 60 days.

California Residents

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to disclose the categories of personal data we collect and how we use it, the categories of sources from which we collect personal data, and the third parties with whom we share it, which we have explained above.

We are also required to communicate information about the rights California residents have under California law. You may exercise the following rights:

  • Right to Know and Access. You may submit a verifiable request for information regarding: (1) categories of personal data we collect, use, or share; (2) purposes for which categories of personal data are collected or used by us; (3) categories of sources from which we collect personal data; and (4) specific personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Equal Service. We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your privacy rights.
  • Right to Deletion. You may submit a verifiable request to close your account, and we will delete the personal data we have collected about you.
  • Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data not sell the consumer's personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

We do not sell our users' personal information.

For more information about these rights, please contact us.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

CalOPPA requires us to disclose the categories of personal data we collect and how we use it, the categories of sources from which we collect personal data, and the third parties with whom we share it, which we have explained above.

CalOPPA users have the following rights:

  • Right to Know and Access. You may submit a verifiable request for information regarding: (1) categories of personal data we collect, use, or share; (2) purposes for which categories of personal data are collected or used by us; (3) categories of sources from which we collect personal data; and (4) specific personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Equal Service. We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your privacy rights.
  • Right to Deletion. You may submit a verifiable request to close your account, and we will delete the personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data not sell the consumer's personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

We do not sell our users' personal information.

For more information about these rights, please contact us.

Contact Us

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.