Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 4, 2025

1Introduction

HireTheDevelopers ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you visit https://hirethedeveloper.com/ (the "Platform") or use any of our services. This Policy applies to all users: Clients (businesses hiring talent), Developers and technical professionals, and Partners in our referral or partner program. By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Platform.

2Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register, apply, or interact with our Platform, we may collect:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and company name.
  • Job title, professional role, and work experience.
  • Technical skills, portfolio links, GitHub/LinkedIn profiles, and resumes or CVs.
  • Project requirements, budget, and hiring preferences (for Clients).
  • Payment and billing information (processed via secure third-party payment providers).
  • Communications you send us via contact forms, email, or scheduled calls.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Platform, we automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Technical skills, portfolio links, GitHub/LinkedIn profiles, and resumes or CVs.
  • Project requirements, budget, and hiring preferences (for Clients).
  • Payment and billing information (processed via secure third-party payment providers).
  • Communications you send us via contact forms, email, or scheduled calls.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • LinkedIn, GitHub, and other professional platforms you connect to your profile.
  • Partner organizations or referral sources.
  • Background verification or technical assessment providers (for Developers).
  • Analytics and advertising partners.

3How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide and Manage Our Services

  • To match Clients with suitable Developers based on project requirements and skills
  • To facilitate interviews, evaluations, and onboarding.
  • To manage contracts, payroll, and ongoing engagement administration.
  • To process payments and send billing communications.

3.2 To Communicate With You

  • To respond to inquiries, support requests, or scheduled calls.
  • To send service-related notifications such as match results, onboarding updates, and account alerts.
  • To send marketing communications and Platform updates where you have opted in or where permitted by law.

3.3 To Improve Our Platform

  • To analyze usage trends and Platform performance.
  • To conduct research and develop new features and services.
  • To troubleshoot technical issues.

3.4 For Legal and Compliance Purposes

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements.
  • To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security incidents, or misuse of our Platform.

4Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / Applicable Law)

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation), we rely on the following:

Contractual Necessity:Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract (e.g., creating your account, facilitating an Engagement).
Legitimate Interests:We process data to improve our services, prevent fraud, and conduct business operations, where not overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligation:We may process data to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Consent:Where we rely on your consent (e.g., for marketing emails), you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link.

5Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 With Clients and Developers

To facilitate Engagements, relevant Developer profile information (skills, experience, portfolio) may be shared with prospective Clients, and relevant Client project details may be shared with suitable Developers, always with appropriate safeguards.

5.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • Payment processors and payroll platforms.
  • Background check and skills assessment providers.
  • Email marketing and CRM platforms.
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
All service providers are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with applicable law and our instructions.

5.3 With Partners

If you participate in our Partner Program, relevant information may be shared with partner organizations to the extent necessary to administer the partnership.

5.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

5.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy, including maintaining your account, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

  • Account information is retained for the duration of your account and a reasonable period thereafter.
  • Engagement and contract records may be retained for up to seven (7) years for legal and financial compliance.
  • Marketing preferences and opt-out records are retained indefinitely to honor your choices.

When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to enhance your experience on our Platform.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly (e.g., session management, login authentication).
Analytics Cookies:Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics).
Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
Marketing Cookies:Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.

7.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality. You can also opt out of analytics cookies via tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols.
  • Secure storage on protected cloud infrastructure.
  • Access controls and role-based permissions for internal staff.
  • Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9International Data Transfers

HireTheDevelopers operates globally and may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws

10Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:

Right of Access:Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days). processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).

11Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. Please contact us at [email protected] if you believe a child has submitted information to us.

12Third-Party Websites and Integrations

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, or Trello. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites or services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

13Marketing Communications

With your consent or where permitted by applicable law, we may send you promotional emails or newsletters about our services and updates. You may opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email.
  • Contacting us at [email protected].

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you essential service-related communications such as account updates and payment confirmations.

14 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Update the Effective Date at the top of this Policy.
  • Notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform for material changes.

Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

15Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond promptly.