Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HireTree values the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD - Law 13.709/2018) and other applicable legislation.

2. Data Controller

HireTree is the controller of personal data collected through this platform. For questions related to privacy and data protection, please contact us at: privacy@hiretree.co

3. Data We Collect

We collect different types of data depending on how you use our platform:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under LGPD:

• Consent: when you apply for a job or create your profile.
• Contract execution: to facilitate the recruitment process between you and companies.
• Legitimate interest: to improve our services and ensure platform security.
• Legal obligation: when required by law or regulation.

5. Purposes of Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Facilitate recruitment processes between candidates and companies.
• Send communications about jobs, application status, and opportunities.
• Improve user experience and develop new features.
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Generate aggregated analytics and statistics (anonymized).

6. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

• Companies and stores: to which you have applied, including the franchisor network when applicable.
• Service providers: who help us operate the platform (hosting, email, AI resume analysis).
• Authorities: when required by law, court order, or legal process.

We DO NOT sell your personal data to third parties. Sharing with companies only occurs when you apply for a job or expressly authorize it.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as necessary to:

• Active applications: while the recruitment process is ongoing.
• Candidate profile: while you maintain an active account or for 2 years after the last activity.
• Legal obligations: for the period required by law (e.g., employment records).

After retention periods, your data will be anonymized or securely deleted.

8. Your Rights (LGPD)

Under LGPD, you have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data.
• Anonymization: request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary data.
• Portability: receive your data in a structured format.
• Deletion: request deletion of data processed based on consent.
• Information: know with whom we share your data.
• Revocation: revoke consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, access the "Privacy & Data" section in the candidate portal or contact us at privacy@hiretree.co

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.
• Role-based access control and secure authentication.
• Continuous security monitoring and threat detection.
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plan.
• Staff training on data protection.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Essential cookies: necessary for platform operation.
• Preference cookies: to remember your settings (language, theme).
• Analytics cookies: to understand how you use the platform (anonymized).

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

11. International Transfer

Your data may be processed on servers located outside Brazil (e.g., cloud services). We ensure these transfers comply with LGPD, using standard contractual clauses or other appropriate legal mechanisms.

12. Minors

Our platform is intended for individuals 16 years of age and older. Candidates between 16 and 18 years old must have authorization from parents or legal guardians to use the platform, in accordance with Brazilian labor legislation.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through the platform. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

14. Contact and DPO

For questions about this policy or to exercise your data subject rights, please contact:

• Email: privacy@hiretree.co
• Data Protection Officer (DPO): dpo@hiretree.co