Privacy, data use, and your control.
How HIOFU collects, uses, protects, and limits access to your information across the platform.
Introduction
We are a skills-first hiring social network and online platform for professionals. Our Services help companies identify, evaluate, and hire talent based on proven capability, while helping people find opportunities, connect, and share professional information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users: Members (registered users) and Visitors (non-registered users).
- ▸Members communicate professional identity, connect with networks, share knowledge, assess skills, acquire new capability, and explore career opportunities.
- ▸Visitors can view certain public content and information without creating an account.
We use the term "Designated Countries" in reference to the EU, EEA, Switzerland, and the UK. If you are located there, you may have additional rights and protections. By using 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 or 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 or Contacts: If you sync calendars or contacts, we collect relevant information to suggest events and connections.
1.2 Data From Others
Content About You: Posts, comments, mentions, or references created by other users.
Contacts & Invitations: Data collected when other members sync contacts, send invitations, or upload business cards.
Partners & Employers: Data from recruiters, employers, applicant tracking systems, or integration partners.
Affiliates & Services: Information shared across affiliated companies or linked third-party services.
1.3 Service Use Data
Usage logs, device data, and location data collected during 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 use your data to provide, support, personalize, and improve 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
Premium users can search for and connect with members, but we only reveal limited profile information unless you consent to disclose more.
2.3 Communications
Service updates, reminders, promotional offers, and security alerts via email or app.
2.4 Advertising
Tailored ads may use profile, usage, and partner data. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.
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:
5. Other Important Information
5.1 Security
We implement technical and organizational measures including HTTPS, encryption, and access controls. Because no system is completely secure, we recommend strong passwords and account protection features.
5.2 Cross-Border Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed outside your country. We rely on lawful transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
7. Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise a data right, please contact us.