1. Introduction & Statutory Authority
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, processing, storage, transfer, and protection of personal and sensitive personal data by Talent Hub Jobs ("THJ", "we", "our", or "us"), operating through our regional offices located across Eastern India (Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Patna). This document is published in accordance with the provisions of:
- Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000;
- Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("SPDI Rules"); and
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act").
By accessing our website (https://thj.co.in), submitting your Curriculum Vitae ("CV"), or providing candidate information across any of our regional branch offices, you unequivocally acknowledge, agree to, and provide explicit consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Collection of Personal & Professional Data
In our capacity as a professional recruitment consultancy and intermediary between job seekers and corporate employers across India, we collect the following categories of data:
- Candidate Identifiers: Full Name, Mobile Number, WhatsApp Contact Number, Email Address, and Current Location.
- Professional & Educational Information: Academic degrees, work experience, previous employers, current/expected CTC, designation, and skills detailed in uploaded resumes/CVs.
- Application Metadata: Job vacancy codes applied for, application timestamps, and IP addresses for fraud prevention and system security.
Pursuant to the opt-in consent provided by you at the time of form submission, you expressly authorize Talent Hub Jobs to contact you through Phone Calls, WhatsApp, RCS (Rich Communication Services), and SMS/Text Messages regarding job opportunities, recruitment updates, interview schedules, career services, account notifications, and promotional placement offers. This authorization supersedes any National Do Not Call (NDNC) or Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR) registration maintained with TRAI. You retain the unconditional right to withdraw this consent at any time by replying "STOP" to our automated communications or emailing corporate@talenthubjobs.com.
3. Purpose of Processing & Data Sharing
Your personal data is collected and processed exclusively for legitimate recruitment purposes and employment facilitation. We utilize your data to:
- Assess your eligibility and qualification against active mandate vacancies from our corporate clients across Eastern India and PAN India.
- Transmit your profile, CV, and contact details to prospective employers, hiring directors, and corporate human resources departments for interview shortlisting and recruitment evaluation.
- Maintain internal recruitment databases across our regional branches (Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna) to match you with future career opportunities.
- Send instant automated job alerts and application confirmations via WhatsApp API and SMS.
Strict Intermediary Protection: Talent Hub Jobs acts solely as a recruitment intermediary. While we conduct preliminary profile verification, we do not guarantee employment, nor are we liable for the independent verification, selection, or employment practices of prospective corporate employers once your profile has been transmitted with your consent.
4. Data Protection, Storage & Security Measures
In adherence to Rule 8 of the SPDI Rules, 2011 and reasonable security practices under the IT Act, 2000, we implement robust technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards including SSL/TLS encryption, secure server access controls, and restricted employee access protocols. Personal data is stored on secure cloud servers and within encrypted regional branch databases located within the jurisdiction of India.
5. Retention & Candidate Rights
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, Data Principals (candidates) possess the following statutory rights:
- Right to Access & Correction: You may request access to, or correction of, your personal data stored within our recruitment systems.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your resume and contact information from our active databases, subject to legal and regulatory data retention obligations.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: You may lodge complaints regarding data processing directly with our designated Grievance Officer.
6. Grievance Redressal Officer (Rule 5(9) IT Rules, 2011)
In compliance with Indian law, any complaints, inquiries, or requests for data deletion or consent withdrawal may be directed to our designated Data Protection & Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer: Legal & Compliance Department, Talent Hub Jobs
Head Office Address: Suite 402, Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
Regional Branch Offices: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Patna
Email Address: corporate@talenthubjobs.com
Helpline Contact: +91 99039 57902 (Mon–Sat: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM IST)
7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by, construed, and enforced strictly in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to the collection, processing, or protection of data under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts and tribunals situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.