Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hertz71 ("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 Talent Intelligence Platform. By using Hertz71, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Full name and email address
• Organization name and details
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Role and permissions within your organization

2.2 Talent Data

Our platform aggregates publicly available professional information from sources including:

• LinkedIn public profiles
• GitHub public repositories and profiles
• Scholarly publication summaries
• Patent registry records
• And more publicly available professional sources

All talent data is collected from publicly available sources and processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including search queries, features used, and time spent on different sections. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Talent Intelligence Platform
• Process your searches and deliver relevant talent profiles
• Verify UAE nationality of professional profiles
• Improve our AI models and search accuracy
• Send service-related communications and updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Within your organization: Users in your organization may access shared talent pools and searches
• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services for hosting, analytics, and AI processing
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication with password hashing
• Role-based access control within organizations
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure with leading providers

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Talent search data and analytics are retained for service improvement purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, and we will process your request within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

Our services are primarily hosted in secure cloud infrastructure. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: