Privacy Policy for HR Course Finder

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

HR Consultants London ("we," "our," "us") operates the HR Course Finder mobile application. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Account Information:

Email address (for account creation and login)
Display name (optional)
Password (encrypted and securely stored)
Google account information (if using Google Sign-In)
Apple ID information (if using Apple Sign-In)

Usage Information:

Saved favorite courses
Search queries (stored temporarily)
App preferences (dark mode settings)

Device Information:

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version number
Unique device identifiers

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our course search service
Authenticate your account and secure access
Save and sync your favorite courses across devices
Improve app performance and user experience
Send important updates about app functionality
Respond to your support requests

3. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Your data is stored securely using:

Firebase Authentication (Google Cloud Platform)
Firebase Firestore database (Google Cloud Platform)
Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication protocols

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication and database storage
Algolia: Course search functionality
Google Sign-In: Optional authentication method
Apple Sign-In: Optional authentication method
Expo: Mobile app development platform

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

5. DATA SHARING

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your data for advertising purposes
Use your data for purposes other than stated in this policy

We may share information only:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and safety

6. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or correct your information
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data
Opt-out of non-essential communications
Withdraw consent at any time

7. DATA RETENTION

Account data is retained while your account is active
After account deletion, data is permanently removed within 30 days
Backup copies are deleted within 90 days

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an in-app notification for material changes

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: hr1@hrc-london.com
Company: HR Consultants London Limited
Address: 8-10 Boston Place, Marylebone, NW1 6QH, London

By using HR Course Finder, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to its terms.