Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Hire My Teacher ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Profile Information: Professional background, education, work experience, skills, certifications
• Contact Information: Address, phone numbers, emergency contacts
• Application Data: Job applications, cover letters, resumes, portfolios
• Communication Data: Messages, emails, and other communications through our platform
• Payment Information: Billing details, payment methods (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, search queries
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including social media platforms, educational institutions, and background check services (with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account and profile
• Match teachers with educational institutions and job opportunities
• Process job applications and facilitate hiring processes
• Send you important updates, notifications, and communications
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Conduct background checks and verify credentials (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Educational Institutions

We share teacher profiles and application information with schools and educational institutions to facilitate job matching and hiring processes.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including hosting, analytics, payment processing, and communication services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our platform
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: