Privacy Policy

Gigin Technologies Private Limited (“Gigin” / “we/us”) recognises the importance of privacy and takes the privacy of its Users (defined below) seriously. Please read the following to learn more about our Privacy Policy (“Policy”), this Policy along with terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) describes how Gigin collects, uses, discloses and transfers personal information of Users through its websites and applications, including through www.gigin.ai (collectively, the “Platform” / “Website”). This Policy applies to those who visit the Platform, or whose information Gigin otherwise receives by use of our products, software, services and Platform, owned or operated by Gigin (hereinafter referred to as “Users” / “you” / “your”). By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the practices and policies outlined in this Policy.

What Does This Privacy Policy Cover?

This Policy covers Gigin’s treatment of information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you that we, or our third-party partners, gather when you are accessing our WebSite and when you use our services or products (“Personal Identifiable Information”), as well as usage of information that is anonymized and not associated with you (“Non-Personal Information”). Personal Identifiable Information and Non-Personal Information shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Personal Data”. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

Purpose of This Privacy Policy

This Policy aims to give you information on how Gigin collects, uses, processes and stores any Personal Data through your use of the Website, including any data you may provide through this Website when you submit an application with Gigin. It is important that you read this Policy together with any other privacy policy or fair processing policy Gigin may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing any Personal Data about you so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using your data. This Policy supplements other notices and privacy policies and is not intended to override them.

Third Party Content:

Please be aware that the Website/Platform sometimes contains links to other sites that are not governed by this Policy. Users may be directed to third-party sites for more information, such as advertisers, blogs, content sponsorships, vendor services, social networks, etc. Gigin makes no representations or warranties, either expressly or impliedly, regarding how your Personal Data is collected, stored or used on third-party servers. Gigin shall therefore not be held liable, in any manner whatsoever, for any misuse and/or for any loss or damage caused due to such misuse of any of your personal information by / at any such third-party servers. You will be using / accessing the third-party servers/ sites at your own risk and We recommend that you review the applicable privacy statements and policies of each such third-party site linked from the Platform to determine their use of your personal information.

What Information Does Gigin Collect?

We collect information about you and/or your usage to provide better services and offerings. The Personal Identifiable Information that we collect, and how we collect it, depends upon how you interact with us through the Platform. We collect the following categories of Personal Identifiable Information when you register on the Platform:o  name, age, username, password, location data, contact details such as email address, mobile number and residential address;o employment related information such as the company/organization that you are associated with, work experience, educational qualifications, data relating to your current and past remuneration or salary, a copy of your resume, title, social media pages like LinkedIn etc.;o information about the services that you use and how you use them, including log information and location information, when you are a user of the services through the Platform; o information regarding your preferences, physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity, etc. through surveys and forms, when you choose to participate in these surveys etc.;o information relating to your caste and information about whether you are eligible for any affirmative action programs or policies, if you opt to provide such information; o when you communicate with Gigin or use the Platform to communicate with other users (such as partners), we collect information about your communication and any information you choose to provide; o when you visit the Platform, we use cookies to automatically collect, store and use technical information about your system and interaction with our Platform; o when you use a device to access the Platform, Gigin may collect technical or other related information from the device as well as the device location; o To the extent permitted by law, Gigin may record and monitor your communications with us to ensure compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations and our internal policies. This may include the recording of audio/video communication or telephone conversations; o If you choose to sign in with your social media account to access the Platform, or otherwise connect your social media account with the services of the Platform, you consent to our collection, storage, and use, in accordance with this Policy, of the information that you make available to us through the social media interface. Please see your social media provider’s privacy policy and help centre for more information about how they share information when you choose to connect your account.

How does Gigin Collect Information?

We use passive tracking tools to automatically collect information, such as browser cookies. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser over time and tell us how and when pages in our Website are visited and by how many people. We may receive a confirmation when you open an email from us if your computer supports this type of program. We may have third parties collect information this way on our behalf. To learn more about our use of cookies and your choices, please see the Choices section below. We collect information directly from you and also when you submit a testimonial or complete a profile questionnaire. We may also receive information about you from third parties. For example, our service providers (such as the vendors who provide services related to the Website) may provide us with information about you. You can choose not to provide us with certain Personal Information, but then you may not be able to take full advantage of certain features or benefits of the Website.

How Does Gigin Use Information?

We use information to respond to your requests or questions. For example, we might use your information to respond to your feedback or product reviews. We also use your information to notify you of new features and updates; as per your preferences. We use information to improve the content of the Website. We might use your information to customize your experience and the content you see on the Platform. We use information for security purposes. We may use information to protect Gigin, our affiliates and partners, and our users. We also use information to protect our Website. We use information for marketing purposes. For example, we might provide you with information about special services and new features. We might also use your information to customize the advertisements we serve you based on your interests. These might be third party offers or products we think you would find interesting. We use information to communicate with you. For example, we may contact you about feedback you give us. We might also contact you about this Policy or our Terms of Use. We may also use information to the fullest extent as otherwise permitted by law or as we may notify you, from time to time.

Gigin Shares Information with Third Parties

We share information with the colleges/universities and our associated partners from which you request to receive information about. We work with employers, colleges, universities and educational institutions you are interested in to provide targeted recruiting and outreach. We share information with affiliated businesses we do not control and are not responsible for their privacy statements, their content, products, or messages on the Website. When you leave our Website, we recommend you to read the privacy policy of every such third-party website you visit / use. We may share aggregated data and impact metrics with other organizations. We share information with agents and service providers. For example, we share information with vendors that send emails for us or process online financial transactions. We may make user submissions available for other users to see on the Website. User profile information may be displayed and viewable to other users to facilitate user interaction within the Website. We will also share your information if we have to in order to comply with the applicable law or to protect ourselves under the applicable law. For example, we will share information to respond to a court order or a notice. We may share it if a government agency or investigatory body requests. We might share information when we are investigating potential threat or fraud. We may share information with any successor to all or part of our organization. For example, we may give our user database to the resulting entity as part of that reorganization. We require all third parties to respect the security of your Personal Data and to treat it in accordance with the applicable law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your Personal Data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your Personal Data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions. You allow and authorise Gigin to share / disclose your Personal Data with the above mentioned third-parties and further agree and acknowledge that Gigin shall not be held responsible or liable, in any way or manner whatsoever, for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by you due to any misuse or collection of any of your Personal Data by any of the said third-parties in contravention of our instructions and/or applicable law, by virtue of the said authorized disclosure by Gigin.

You Have Certain Choices about How We Use Your Information

You have choices related to email and SMS. If you do not want to receive email or other mail from us, follow the “unsubscribe” instructions in any email you get from us. Even if you opt out of getting marketing messages, we may still send you transactional messages (such as responses to your requests and questions or updates about this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use). You have choices related to cookies and tracking tools. Most browsers have an option for turning off the cookie feature, which will prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, as well as (depending on the capability of your browser software) allowing you to decide on acceptance of each new cookie in a variety of ways. If you block or reject cookies, certain features on the Website may not work. Certain choices you make may be browser-specific or device- specific or both. If you block or reject cookies, not all of the tracking described here will stop.

Gigin Uses Standard Security Measures

The internet is not absolutely secure. We endeavor to protect Users’ Personal Data to ensure that your information is kept private, however, we cannot guarantee the security of your information. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors, may compromise the security of Users’ Personal Data. We encourage you to use caution when using the internet. This includes selecting and protecting your Website account password appropriately and limiting access to your computer and browser by signing off after you have finished accessing your account.

Data Security and Integrity

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and security, prevent unauthorized access, and facilitate correct use of Users’ Personal Data. These safeguards include limiting access to data, storing Personal Data on secure servers and computers, periodically testing our security technology, and training our employees in information security. In addition, we seek to maintain contractual data security, confidentiality, and privacy obligations with our partners and vendors, and our employees that have access to Personal Data are subject to access, use, and confidentiality policies. Only authorized employees with a reasonable need related to their job duties have access to Users’ Personal Data. Employees who violate our policies are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Although, we maintain the controls listed herein, transmission of data is not without risk and complete security of your Personal Data cannot be guaranteed. Please note, you are responsible for keeping your username and password secret at all times. In the event we believe the security of your Personal Data in our possession or control may be compromised, we may seek to notify you by e-mail and you consent to our use of e-mail as a means of such notification.

No Fee Usually Required

You will not have to pay a fee to access your Personal Data (or to exercise any of the
other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee, if required; in near future in case your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive, however, you will be informed, in advance over the Platform/Website. For this purpose, when required we may collect payment information like your credit card information and billing address.

Termination of Account

You may request deletion of your Website account by sending an e-mail to www.gigin.ai/contact_us/. Please note that, to the extent permitted by law, some information may remain in our records after deletion of your account.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Policy, from time to time, at our discretion. If we make changes in the way we use Personal Information, we will notify you by posting an announcement on our Website or sending you an email as required by law. Users are bound by any such changes to the Policy when they access, visit, or use the Website after such changes have been first posted.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns regarding privacy at our Website, please contact us with a detailed message, and we will make every reasonable effort in our control to resolve your concerns.