Privacy Policy

Paradigm Shifters ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website (the "Website"), interact with our services, or provide information to us as candidates, clients, or visitors.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information
We collect information that identifies you ("Personal Information") such as name, email address, phone number, resume/CV details, professional experience, location, and preferences when you:

Register as a candidate or client
Submit a job application or vacancy
Contact us via forms or email
Subscribe to newsletters

1.2 Sensitive Personal Information
For candidates, we may collect sensitive data like salary history, qualifications, and practice areas with your explicit consent. We do not collect financial details (e.g., bank accounts) unless necessary for invoicing.

1.3 Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data includes IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and usage analytics via cookies. We use this for site improvement and analytics.

1.4 Candidate Profiles
Resumes and details are stored securely for matching with opportunities, with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use Personal Information to:

Connect candidates with suitable roles
Communicate job opportunities or client needs
Provide recruitment services, including secondments and placements
Send updates, newsletters (with opt-out)
Improve services through analytics
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We share information only:

With your consent (e.g., to prospective employers)
With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality
For legal requirements or to protect rights
In business transfers (e.g., merger)

We do not sell your data. Client and candidate confidentiality is paramount—we disclose identities only with permission.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security (aligned with ISO 27001 principles):

Encryption for data in transit/storage
Access controls on need-to-know basis
Regular audits and employee training
Password policies and workstation security

Report breaches to [email protected] within 12 hours.

5. Your Rights

You have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent
Object to processing
Request data portability

Email [email protected] (include proof of identity). We respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for functionality and analytics. Manage preferences via browser settings. Third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may apply.

7. Data Retention

Information retained as needed for services (e.g., candidate profiles until withdrawn; client data for 7 years post-engagement). Deleted upon request or purpose fulfillment.

8. Third-Party Links

Links to external sites are not covered by this policy.

9. International Transfers

Data may be transferred within India or to affiliates with equivalent protections.

10. Children's Privacy

No collection from children under 18.

11. Changes to Policy

Updates posted here with date. Continued use implies acceptance.

12. Grievance Officer

Khyati Shrestha
Paradigm Shifters
Delhi, India
Email: khyati@paradigmshifters.in
Response within 1 month.