At Remote Jobs by Startupvisors (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our curated remote job platform, which offers freelance, full-time, and contract job listings globally. It also outlines your rights under applicable Indian data protection laws, including the DPDP Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Identity & Contact Info: Name, email, location (optional), and professional details when signing up as a job seeker or employer.
- Account & Job Details: Resumes, job applications, company information, job posts.
- Transactional Data: For premium services, we may collect billing information.
- Communications: Messages or support requests submitted to us.
b) Automatically Collected Data
- Technical Info: IP address, browser, device type, OS, pages visited, and referral URLs.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Section 4).
c) Third‑Party Sources
- If you sign in or connect via LinkedIn, Google or other social platforms, we may receive basic profile data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Enable access to job listings and posting features
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send service notifications and marketing (with your consent)
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Ensure legal compliance and prevent fraud or abuse
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
- Consent (e.g., marketing, newsletters)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., delivering services you request)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our platform)
- Legal obligations under Indian data protection laws
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential cookies for platform functionality
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor performance
- Marketing cookies for targeted promotions (only with consent)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payments)
- Employers/job seekers, when you interact with posted listings
- Authorities, if legally required
- In case of a business transfer, with prior notice
6. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside India by third-party service providers. We ensure legal safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data.
7. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures such as encryption, role-based access, and data minimization to protect your data. In case of a data breach:
- We will notify affected individuals and the Data Protection Board within 72 hours, as per DPDP Act.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
By default, data is not retained for more than three (3) years, unless otherwise required.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion when data is no longer needed
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board
To exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer (see Section 12).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked from our platform. Please review their privacy policies independently.
12. Grievance Redressal & Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officer:
Shubham Gupta
📧 Email: shubham@startupvisors.com
📍 Address: Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
If unsatisfied, you may escalate to the Data Protection Board of India.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified by email. The “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
14. Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
📧 hello@startupvisors.com
📍 Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
