LEGAL DOCS

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Effective Date: November 8, 2025
Introduction•Data Collection•Data Use•Sharing•Your Rights•Contact

Introduction

We are a skills-first hiring social network and online platform for professionals. Our Services help companies identify, evaluate, and hire the best talents based on proven capacity, allowing people to find and be found for business opportunities, connect with others, and access information.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users: Members (registered users) and Visitors (non-registered users).

  • ▸Members communicate their professional identities, connect with their networks, share knowledge, post and browse relevant content, assess existing competencies, acquire new skills, and explore business and career prospects.
  • ▸Visitors can view certain content and data without needing to create an account.

We use the term "Designated Countries" in reference to EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. If you are situated in these countries, you may have extra rights and protections. By utilizing our Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Data You Provide

Registration Data: Name, email address, mobile number, location, and password. Premium accounts also require billing/payment information.
Profile Data: Work experience, education, skills, photo, location, endorsements, certifications, and optional identity or workplace verifications.
Content You Share: Posts, comments, messages, articles, videos, resumes, job applications, surveys, or uploaded documents.
Calendar/Contacts: If you sync your calendars or contacts, we collect relevant information to suggest connections and events.

1.2 Data From Others

Content About You: Posts, comments, or mentions made by others.
Contacts & Invitations: Information collected when other Members sync their contacts or calendars, send invitations, or upload business cards.
Partners & Employers: Data provided by employers, recruiters, applicant tracking systems, or integration partners.
Affiliates & Related Services: Information shared across affiliated companies or linked third-party services.

1.3 Service Use Data

Usage logs, device data, location data collected during your use of our Services.

1.4 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and device identifiers to recognize you and provide functionality.

1.5 Communications

Data about your messages, invitations, responses, and notifications.

1.6 Workplace Accounts

Data shared by your employer, school, or organization if they provide Services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We utilize your data to provide, support, personalize, and enhance our Services, including through automated systems, AI models, and analytics.

2.1 Services

  • ▸Help Members connect, discover, and be discovered for professional opportunities
  • ▸Suggest relevant connections, content, skills, jobs, or learning paths
  • ▸Facilitate collaboration, communication, and productivity tools

2.2 Premium Services

We offer recruiters, sales representatives, and other users with premium accounts the capability to search for and connect with Members. We only reveal limited profile information unless you consent to disclose further details.

2.3 Communications

Service updates, reminders, promotional offers, and security alerts via email or app.

2.4 Advertising

Tailored ads using profile, usage data, and partner data. We don't share your personal data with advertisers.

3. How We Share Information

We share your information solely in the following manners:

  • ▸With Other Users: Visibility determined by your privacy preferences
  • ▸With Employers: When you use services acquired by your employer or apply for positions
  • ▸With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, payments, support, or security
  • ▸With Legal Authorities: As mandated by law or legitimate enforcement

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Your Choices & Rights

4.1 Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active and as required for our services. Some data may remain after account closure if legally required.

4.3 Account Closure

Most of your data will be erased or anonymized within 30 days of account termination.

4.2 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • ▸Access your personal data
  • ▸Correct or update your data
  • ▸Delete your data or account
  • ▸Restrict or object to processing
  • ▸Export your data

5. Other Important Information

5.1 Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures (HTTPS, encryption, access controls). Since no system is completely secure, we recommend strong passwords and account protection features.

5.2 Cross-Border Transfers

Your information might be stored and processed outside your nation. We use legal methods (like Standard Contractual Clauses) to safeguard your information.

7. Contact Us

HIOFU
Data Protection Officer

If you are located in the Designated Countries or the UK, you may also contact our European Data Protection Office.