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Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 28, 2026
OctogleHire ("we", "us", or "the Company") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at octoglehire.com (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title when you create an account or submit an enquiry.
- Profile information (developers): resume, work history, technical skills, portfolio links, and assessment results.
- Payment information: billing details processed through our secure payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Communications: messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, referral sources, and device information.
- Cookies and similar technologies: we use essential cookies for authentication and optional analytics cookies to improve the Service. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To match developers with companies based on skills, availability, and preferences
- To process payments and manage contracts
- To communicate with you about your account, matches, and platform updates
- To improve the Service through analytics and feedback
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Matched parties: when a developer is matched with a company, relevant profile information is shared to facilitate the engagement.
- Service providers: trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics providers).
- Legal compliance: when required by law, regulation, or legal process.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@octoglehire.com.
7. International Transfers
OctogleHire operates globally across 150+ countries. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: privacy@octoglehire.com