Cookie Policy

HireMitra.ai

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This Cookie Policy explains how HireMitra.ai (“HireMitra”, “we”, “our”, “us”), operated by Ishvara Tech Consulting LLP, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and platform.

By continuing to use HireMitra.ai, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website.
They help websites function efficiently, remember preferences, and improve user experience.

HireMitra uses limited, purpose-driven cookies and avoids intrusive tracking.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Used for:

Secure login and authentication
Session management
Role-based access (HR / Candidate / Admin)
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and system stability

Without these cookies, HireMitra services cannot operate.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies improve usability and personalization.

Used for:

Remembering language preferences
Saving basic UI preferences
Retaining session state during workflows
Improving accessibility features

These cookies do not track behavior across websites.

C. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Limited & Aggregated)

Used only to understand platform usage at an aggregated, non-personal level.

Used for:

Monitoring platform performance
Understanding feature usage trends
Improving AI workflows and UI flows
Detecting errors or performance bottlenecks

🚫 We do not use:

Advertising cookies
Behavioral profiling cookies
Cross-site tracking cookies

D. Third-Party Service Cookies (Controlled)

Some cookies may be set by integrated services used for core functionality, such as:

Email delivery
SMS / WhatsApp notification gateways
Calendar integrations (Google / Outlook)

These cookies are used only when a feature is actively enabled by the user or HR organization.

HireMitra does not allow third-party cookies for advertising or remarketing.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

To be explicit, HireMitra does not use:

Ad-targeting cookies
Social media tracking cookies
Cross-platform behavioral profiling
Third-party data monetization cookies

Your hiring data is not used for marketing or advertising.

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Retained only as long as required for functionality or preference storage

Retention periods are minimized and reviewed periodically.

5. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block or delete cookies
Receive alerts when cookies are set
Restrict cookies to specific websites

⚠️ Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact:

Login functionality
Interview workflows
Secure access to dashboards

6. Enterprise & White-Label Deployments

For enterprise, on-premise, or white-label implementations:

Cookie usage can be fully customized
Analytics cookies can be disabled entirely
Data residency and compliance requirements can be enforced

Please contact us for deployment-specific cookie controls.

7. Compliance & Legal Alignment

HireMitra’s cookie practices align with:

Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
IT Rules, 2021 (SPDI)
GDPR principles for transparency (where applicable)
Enterprise privacy-by-design standards

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
Any material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices:

📧 privacy@hiremitra.ai
🏢 Ishvara Tech Consulting LLP, India