Privacy Policy — AdHyre (ByHyre B.V.)

Effective Date: 30-06-2025

At ByHyre B.V. (“AdHyre”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data we collect when you use our platform: www.ad-hyre.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

ByHyre B.V.

Admiralengracht 60H

1057 GB Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Email: hello@byhyre.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• From candidates: Name, email address, CV, current job title, location, IP address, and cookies.
• From employers/partners: Company name, job description details, contact person’s name and email, and payment information (such as billing address and transaction details via Stripe).

3. Purpose of Processing

We use the data for the following purposes:

• To process job applications submitted through our platform.
• To allow users to create and manage accounts.
• To send newsletters and updates (only when subscribed).
• To forward candidate data to partner companies who use AdHyre to find talent.
• To improve user experience on our website via analytics and tracking tools.

4. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

• Consent – e.g. newsletter subscription.
• Contractual necessity – e.g. applying for a role or posting a vacancy.
• Legitimate interest – e.g. improving our services or sharing profiles with clients.
• Legal obligation – if required by law.

5. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using third-party tools and systems, including:

• BetterAuth (Authentication)
• Next.js (Front-end framework)
• Stripe (Payments)
• Resend (Email communication)
• Cloudflare R2 (Hosting and file storage, including CVs)

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above. You may request the deletion of your data at any time.

7. Third-Party Sharing

We share data with:

• The partners (employers) who use AdHyre to evaluate candidate profiles.
• The above-mentioned third-party service providers for hosting, communication, and analytics.

8. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g. Google, Meta, Stripe) may process data outside the EU/EEA. Where applicable, we ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Site functionality
• Analytics and performance
• Advertising and user behavior tracking (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner (if applicable).

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten“)
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable)

You can exercise your rights by:

• Using your account settings
• Contacting us via: hello@byhyre.com

11. Accounts and Minors

AdHyre offers accounts to both candidates and employers. Our services are not specifically targeted toward minors under 18. We do not knowingly process data from minors, and any such submission is outside our control due to open platform access.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website, and where necessary, we will notify you of significant changes.