Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/26/2024

At Van Hyde International, Inc., in this document under the name Van Hyde ("Van Hyde", "we" or "our"), we understand the importance of protecting your personal information online. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and manage the personal data of users who interact with our website, blog, application, and portal designed for registered professionals (hereinafter, the "Services"). Please read this document carefully.

What type of personal information do we collect?

When you access our Services, we may ask you for information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other personal data. This happens when you take actions like registering for our Services, subscribing to newsletters, filling out forms, placing orders, participating in surveys, or using specific features.

We also collect information related to your Google accounts to facilitate your experience in our Services. In particular, we use the gmail.modify API to:

Identify and classify emails related to job offers and interviews, automatically adding them to our tracker.
Extract key details, such as the name of the company and the job title offered.
Send emails on behalf of our users as part of our portal for student applications.

The use of this information aligns with the User Data Policy of Google API Services, including the limited use requirements.

When do we collect information?

Information is collected when you actively engage with our Services, such as when filling out forms or entering data. We also automatically obtain information from your interaction with the platform.

How do we protect your data?

We have implemented technical, physical, and administrative measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These controls include:

Storing data on secure networks, accessible only by authorized personnel.
Encrypting sensitive information (such as credit card data) using SSL technology.
Using secure gateway providers to process payments, without storing financial data on our servers.

Although we make significant efforts to protect your information, it is also your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your credentials and ensure that your data is up to date.

Do we share your information with third parties?

We do not sell or exchange your personal information without prior notice, except in the following cases:

With providers and partners who assist us in operating our Services, as long as they commit to maintaining the confidentiality of the data.
When required by law or to protect our rights or those of others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
We may share non-identifiable data for statistical or marketing purposes.

Do we use cookies?

Yes, we use cookies to enhance user experience and gather information about site traffic. Additionally, we use third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics) to analyze interactions with our ads. You can manage these cookies from your browser settings.

Do we respect Do Not Track signals?

We comply with Do Not Track (DNT) requests from browsers and avoid tracking or using cookies in these cases.

Do the Services allow third-party tracking?

We do not authorize third-party behavioral tracking.

Can minors use our Services?

Our Services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not intentionally collect data from them. If we become aware of that, we will delete such information unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

Do our Services include external links?

Yes, they may contain links to external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these sites, as we have no control over their content or practices.

Will there be changes to this Privacy Policy?

We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify changes by posting the updated version on this page and, if appropriate, sending you a notice by email.