Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Telangana Tribune ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Human Resource Management System at hrm.telanganatribune.com.

By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, mobile number
• Profile Information: Date of birth, occupation, address, city, state, PIN code
• Professional Information: Resume, cover letter, work experience, education, skills
• Social Profiles: LinkedIn profile URL, Facebook profile URL (optional)
• Application Data: Job applications, questionnaire responses, preferences
• Documents: Uploaded resumes, cover letters, certificates, and other supporting documents

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, search queries
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, authentication tokens
• Log Data: Access times, error logs, performance data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture
• reCAPTCHA: Google reCAPTCHA data to prevent spam and abuse

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Recruitment Processing: To review applications, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide platform features
• Communication: To send application updates, offer letters, notifications, and important announcements
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve features, and enhance user experience
• Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain platform security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies
• Analytics: To generate reports, track performance, and make data-driven decisions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within Our Organization

Your information may be shared with:

• HR personnel involved in recruitment
• Hiring managers for positions you apply to
• Department heads for candidate evaluation
• Administrative staff for processing applications

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us:

• Cloud Hosting: Railway.app for platform hosting and data storage
• Email Services: For sending application confirmations and notifications
• Authentication: Google OAuth for secure login
• Security Services: Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues

4.4 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Applications: Retained throughout the recruitment process
• Completed Applications: Retained for 2 years for potential future opportunities
• Employee Records: Retained as per legal requirements and company policy
• Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after 3 years of inactivity (with prior notice)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
• Secure Storage: Data at rest is stored on secure servers
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations to authorized personnel only
• Password Protection: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular Backups: Data is regularly backed up to prevent loss
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit platform features)
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@telanganatribune.com

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on the platform
• Sending an email notification
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top

Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

14. Consent

By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.