1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with us:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide the following details:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (for calls and SMS communication)
• Mailing or billing address
• Employment history, resume/CV, or job preferences
• Payment or billing information (when applicable)
• Any additional information you submit via forms or communication

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect data such as:

• Device type and browser
• IP address
• Website usage data (pages visited, referral source, session duration)
• Location (if permitted by your device/browser settings)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and non-personal information to:

• Match you with job opportunities and employers
• Communicate with you about interviews, updates, and relevant job alerts
• Schedule calls, appointments, or meetings
• Respond to questions and provide customer support
• Send transactional messages such as confirmations or follow-ups
• Improve the functionality and performance of our website and services
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number, you agree to receive SMS messages from us for the following purposes:

• Job notifications and updates
• Interview scheduling and reminders
• Communication with recruiters
• Service updates or account-related alerts

Consent Disclosure:
 By providing your mobile number, you authorize us to send you text messages. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS or by contacting us directly.

We do not share your SMS opt-in data or mobile number with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Your number will be used strictly for recruitment and service-related communication.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We collect and process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your explicit consent
• The necessity to fulfill a contract or service agreement
• Our legitimate business interests in operating and improving our services
• Legal or regulatory obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Employers or hiring partners involved in recruitment activities
• Service providers or platforms that assist in operating our business (e.g., communication tools, scheduling software)
• Government or legal authorities when required by law
• Third parties in the context of a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition)

All partners and service providers are required to safeguard your data and only use it for authorized purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect your information. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Use of our services implies acknowledgment of these risks.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Request data portability in a commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: lauren@officialhiringhive.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

The Hiring Hive, LLC
 Email: lauren@officialhiringhive.com
 Phone: 423-822-5825
 Website: officialhiringhive.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.