Privacy Policy
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1. Definitions
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and processed when you access or use the ImpactHire recruitment platform (the “Service”).
“ImpactHire” is a recruitment technology platform developed and operated by Work For Impact Private Limited or its affiliated entities (“Work for Impact”). References to “ImpactHire,” “we,” “our,” or “us” in this Privacy Policy refer to Work for Impact in its capacity as the operator of ImpactHire, unless otherwise stated.
This policy applies to:
- organizations using the platform for recruitment
- candidates participating in interviews
- visitors to the product website.
2. Who We Are
ImpactHire is a recruitment technology platform developed by Work for Impact.
The platform enables organizations to conduct and manage recruitment processes, including video interviews and candidate evaluations.
In many cases:
- the organization using the platform acts as the Data Controller
- ImpactHire acts as a Data Processor providing the technology.
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect several categories of personal information depending on how the Service is used.
Account Information
For organizations using the platform:
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name
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company name
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email address
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role or job title
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account credentials
Candidate Information
Information submitted during recruitment processes may include:
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name
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contact information
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resume or CV
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employment history
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education information
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application responses
Interview Data
When candidates participate in interviews through the platform, we may process:
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video recordings
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audio recordings
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written responses
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interview transcripts
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interviewer evaluation notes
Technical Information
When users access the Service, we may collect:
- device information
- browser type
- IP address
- session activity
- system logs
4. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- provide and maintain the platform
- facilitate recruitment workflows
- allow organizations to evaluate candidates
- support interview recording and playback
- provide customer support
- improve the functionality and security of the platform.
5. Automated Processing and AI Tools
The platform may include tools designed to assist recruitment workflows, such as:
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automated transcription of written, audio and video responses
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interview summaries and AI-conducted interviews
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scoring and ranking of candidate responses against criteria set by the organization
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interview analytics
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AI-assisted generation of recruitment content such as questions, evaluation criteria and messages
These tools assist human reviewers and do not make hiring decisions independently.
Organizations using the platform remain responsible for evaluating candidates and making employment decisions.
6. Legal Basis for Processing and Applicable Privacy Laws
Where applicable under the GDPR, UK GDPR, or other data protection laws requiring a lawful basis for processing, we may process personal information based on:
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contractual necessity for providing the platform;
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legitimate interests related to providing and supporting recruitment workflows;
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compliance with legal obligations; and
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consent, where required, including for certain interview recording or processing activities.
Where the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), applies, California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information, including rights to know and access, correct, or delete certain personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable.
ImpactHire does not sell personal information. If our practices involve “sharing” personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA, applicable opt-out rights and mechanisms will be provided.
Additional privacy rights may apply depending on your location.
8. Data Retention
Candidate data and interview recordings may be stored for a limited period necessary to provide recruitment services.
Organizations using the platform determine how long candidate data should be retained.
ImpactHire may delete data that is no longer necessary for providing the Service.
9. International Data Transfers
Personal information may be processed in countries where ImpactHire or its service providers operate, subject to applicable data protection laws.
10. Security
ImpactHire implements technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information, including encryption and secure infrastructure.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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the right to access or obtain information about your personal information;
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the right to request correction of inaccurate information;
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the right to request deletion of your personal information;
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the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities;
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the right to data portability, where applicable;
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the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable;
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the right to limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information, where applicable; and
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the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights.
Requests related to job applications should typically be directed to the organization conducting the recruitment process.
13. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date.
15. Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of personal data, please contact us at: