Privacy Policy – HCPNest

Effective Date:

At HCPNest (https://hcpnest.com), we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (where applicable), and others globally.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. Personal Information

Collected when you register or interact:

  • Name, Email, Phone, Address
  • Resume/CV, Photo, Credentials (Degree, License, Certifications)
  • Occupation, Specialty, Preferred Location
  • Job Applications, Messages, Saved Jobs
  1. Employer Data
  • Company Info, HR Contact, Job Listings, Activity Logs
  1. Technical/Device Data
  • IP Address, Device Info, Cookies, Geolocation, Site Usage
  1. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We collect and process your data under one or more of the following bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide info.
  • Contractual necessity: For job application or account functions.
  • Legitimate interest: To improve service, fraud prevention.
  • Legal obligation: When required by law.
  1. Your Privacy Rights
  2. For EU/UK Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing or request restriction
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  1. For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You can:

  • Request to know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of personal info
  • Opt-out of data sale (we do not sell data)
  • Designate an agent to make requests
  1. For Other Regions:

We comply with applicable data privacy regulations in your region, including India’s DPDP Act, Canada’s PIPEDA, etc.

  1. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Employers (your public profile and applications)
  • Registered users (as per visibility settings)
  • Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, security)
  • Authorities if legally obligated

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

  1. International Transfers

We may process your data on servers in India or other countries. If you are located in the EU/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

  1. Security Measures
  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure hosting with firewall protection
  • Role-based data access control
    However, no system is 100% immune. We recommend using strong passwords and logging out after use.
  1. Data Retention
  • Candidate & employer data retained while the account is active
  • Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
  • Legal data may be retained longer per compliance requirements
  1. Children’s Privacy

HCPNest is intended for users 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. When we do, the revised date will be posted above.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy-related concerns:

Email: official.hcpnetwork@gmail.com
Website: https://hcpnest.com