Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HulChul ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform that connects job seekers directly with recruiters and hiring managers at top companies through warm AI-powered introductions.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Profile Information: Name, age, location, bio, skills, experience, education, projects, resume, social media links (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter), and career interests
• Job Preferences: Target roles, target companies, job type, preferred location, year of study, willingness to relocate
• Conversation Data: Messages exchanged with Raj, our AI assistant, via WhatsApp or web interface
• Recruiter Information: For recruiters and hiring managers — company name, role, open positions, LinkedIn profile
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Match job seekers with recruiters who are actively hiring for relevant roles
• Present candidate profiles to recruiters who have expressed interest in finding talent
• Facilitate warm introductions between job seekers and hiring managers
• Improve our AI matching algorithms for better candidate-recruiter compatibility
• Communicate potential hiring opportunities
• Track introduction status and candidate progress
• Enhance your experience with personalized recommendations
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your profile may be shared with recruiters and hiring managers when Raj identifies a potential match. We share information only:

• With recruiters when you match their hiring criteria and they express interest in reviewing candidates
• With your explicit consent or when you opt into the talent pool
• To comply with legal requirements
• With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality)

We never sell your personal data to third parties. Your profile visibility is controlled by your talent pool opt-in preference.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of the talent pool at any time
• Export your data in a portable format
• Object to certain data processing activities

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. WhatsApp Communication

When you communicate with Raj via WhatsApp, your messages are processed through Meta's WhatsApp Business API. We do not have access to your WhatsApp contacts or other personal information outside of your interactions with Raj.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via WhatsApp message. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, reach out to us at raj@hulchul.in.