Introduction

At International Hustlers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services, including job search assistance, CV and LinkedIn profile reviews, visa sponsorship guidance, and any other services provided by International Hustlers.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. We may update this policy periodically, so please review it regularly.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect several types of information in order to provide and improve our services to you.

The types of personal information we collect include:

1. Account Information

• Email address

• Phone Number

• First name

• Last name

• User profile data: Information you provide when setting up your account (e.g., photo, bio, job preferences)

2. Payment Information

When you make a purchase, payment information is securely processed via Stripe or another third-party payment processor. We do not store your payment details. Your payment details, including credit card numbers, billing information, and other sensitive payment data, are encrypted and processed by third-party vendors.

3. Job Search Data

• Information about job listings you view or apply to, including:

• Company names

• Job titles

• Job descriptions

• Location preferences

• Any saved or bookmarked job listings

• Job application status

  
  

4. User-Generated Content

Any content you submit to us, such as CVs, cover letters, portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, or any other information that is shared for the purpose of review and optimisation.

5. Communication Data

Communications between you and our team, including emails, messages on the platform, live Q&A sessions, and any feedback provided during the service or post-service interactions.

6. Service Usage Data

Information about your interaction with our platform, including:

• How often you use the service

• Features you engage with (e.g., CV review, job tracker, visa sponsorship advice)

• The duration of your sessions and actions taken

• How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect in the following ways:

• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account.

• Personalised Job Assistance: To provide you with tailored job recommendations, visa sponsorship advice, and job search resources based on your preferences and activity.

• Processing Payments: To process payments for services such as CV reviews, job application support, or premium membership.

• Service Improvement: To analyse your interactions with our services, allowing us to enhance your experience, fix bugs, and improve overall service offerings.

• Communication: To send you service updates, notifications about new opportunities, and other important information.

• Marketing: To send you information about our services, new offerings, or special promotions. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Data Encryption: All personal information is transmitted using encryption protocols such as SSL/TLS to secure data exchanges.

• Data Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers, including cloud-based storage services like Firebase and Google Cloud.

• Access Control: Only authorised personnel have access to your personal information, and we limit access to ensure your data is handled securely.

• Payment Security: Payment information is handled by third-party processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.), who comply with PCI-DSS standards to ensure payment security.

Third-Party Services

We may share your personal information with the following third-party services to facilitate the provision of our services:

• Payment Processors: We use Stripe for payment processing, which is responsible for handling your payment details securely.

• Authentication Providers: We use third-party authentication providers such as Google Authentication for secure sign-in to your account.

• Cloud Service Providers: Firebase for storing user accounts and data securely.

• Email Services: To send important updates and newsletters related to your job search or International Hustlers services.

  We ensure that these third-party services comply with privacy regulations and provide sufficient safeguards for your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and for legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes.

Specifically:

• We retain your account information for the duration of your membership or until you request account deletion.

• Job search data may be retained for analytics purposes, helping us improve our recommendations, but will be anonymised after a certain period.

• Payment data is retained only for processing and auditing purposes, but we do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial data.

• You may request the deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us, after which we will securely erase your personal information.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information held by us.

• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for us to retain it.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for certain data processing activities, you may withdraw this consent at any time.

• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain situations.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated privacy policy on this page and updating the

"Last Updated" date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or if you would like to request access to or deletion of your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: June 2025