1. Notice of Consent
In compliance with the **Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)**, this Privacy Policy serves as our notice explaining what personal data we collect, the specific purpose for which it is processed, and your rights as a “Data Principal.”
By registering, verifying your email, or uploading information, you explicitly consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data directly from you when you register or build your portfolio profile on Placia.
Candidate Personal Data
- Name, Email (verified), and cleaned Phone Number
- Profile bio, skills list, and LinkedIn/GitHub links
- Academic percentages (10th, 12th, diplomas, graduation)
- Uploaded Resume files (PDF format only)
Agency Corporate Data
- Business name and validated corporate email address
- Contact phone number and business address
- Job ads, notes, interview dates, and offer details
- Uploaded corporate logo graphic file
3. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is collected and processed strictly for the following purposes:
- ✓Authentication: Verifying user identity via email OTP codes to prevent unauthorized dashboard access.
- ✓Recruitment Matching: Facilitating smart job matches between candidate portfolios and agency job postings.
- ✓Anti-Duplication Checks: Enforcing phone uniqueness constraints and using email normalization to prevent users from creating duplicate profiles.
- ✓Communication: Enabling secure direct chat messaging between recruiters and candidates on the platform.
4. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational security controls to protect your data in accordance with Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Bcrypt Hashing
All user credentials and passwords are encrypted and hashed before being saved.
Token Protection
Platform session requests are authenticated via secure JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
5. Your DPDP Act Rights
As the owner of your personal data (“Data Principal”), you possess the following rights under the DPDP Act, 2023:
Right to Summary
Receive a summary of personal data being processed and shared.
Right to Correct
Request correction or completion of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erase
Withdraw consent and request permanent deletion of your account.
6. Grievance Redressal Officer
For any concerns regarding data processing or user rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Designation: Grievance Redressal Officer (Data Protection)
Email: support@placia.com
Address: Placia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, India
Timeline: Acknowledged in 48 hours, resolved in 30 days.