Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Matchra ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our talent matching platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Professional information (resume, work experience, skills)
• Company information for business accounts
• Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Device information and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our talent matching services
• Match candidates with appropriate job opportunities
• Facilitate communication between candidates and employers
• Send important updates and notifications
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational 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 audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Google Calendar and email providers. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Google Integration

Matchra offers optional integration with Google Calendar and Google Meet to enhance your recruitment workflow. This section explains how this integration works and your rights regarding it.

9.1 Google Calendar Integration

When you connect your Google Calendar to Matchra, we request specific permissions (scopes) to provide you with scheduling features:

• Calendar Events: Read and create calendar events for interview scheduling
• Calendar List: View your list of calendars to let you choose which one to use
• Calendar Settings: Access your calendar preferences and timezone settings

9.2 Why We Need These Permissions

We use these permissions to:

• Schedule Interviews: Automatically create calendar events when candidates select interview times
• Sync Availability: Ensure interview times don't conflict with your existing calendar events
• Timezone Handling: Respect your timezone preferences for accurate scheduling
• Google Meet Integration: Create video conference links for remote interviews

9.3 Data Usage and Storage

When you use Google Calendar integration:

• We only access calendar data necessary for interview scheduling
• We create events on your behalf when interviews are scheduled
• Event details include candidate names, interview types, and meeting links
• We do not store your calendar data permanently on our servers
• All calendar operations are performed through Google's secure APIs

9.4 Disconnecting Google Integration

You can disconnect Matchra from your Google account at any time:

1. Go to your Integrations page in the dashboard
2. Click on the Google Calendar section
3. Click the Disconnect or Revoke Access button
4. Confirm the disconnection when prompted

Alternatively, you can revoke Matchra's access directly from your Google Account:

1. Visit Google Account Permissions
2. Find "Matchra" in the list of connected apps
3. Click Remove Access

9.5 Interview Types and Calendar Events

The way we handle calendar integration depends on the interview type:

9.6 Your Control Over Integration

You maintain full control over the Google integration:

• You can connect/disconnect at any time without affecting other platform features
• You choose which calendar to use for scheduling
• You can modify or delete any events created by Matchra in your Google Calendar
• Integration is optional and not required to use basic platform features

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period of inactivity.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

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

13. Contact Us

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

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.