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Your Data. Your Privacy. Our Priority.

HireLocal is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using our platform, website, and mobile applications.

Effective Date: August 5, 2026

01. Introduction

Welcome to HireLocal USA. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you use HireLocal's website, mobile applications, and related services.

02. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile Photo

Professional Information

  • Resume
  • Skills
  • Certifications
  • Education
  • Work History
  • Licenses

Business Information

  • Employer Information
  • Company Name
  • Business Address
  • Company Description
  • Job Listings
  • Team Members

Service Provider Information

  • Services Offered
  • Pricing
  • Availability
  • Portfolio
  • Certifications

03. Information Automatically Collected

  • Device Information
  • Browser Information
  • IP Address
  • Operating System
  • Device Identifiers
  • Crash Reports
  • Usage Analytics
  • Cookies
  • Location (only when permission is granted)

04. How We Use Your Information

HireLocal uses your information to:

  • Create your account
  • Match workers with employers
  • Process service bookings
  • Facilitate hiring
  • Process payments
  • Improve search results
  • Verify identities
  • Prevent fraud
  • Send notifications
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve platform performance

05. Payments

Payment information is processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

HireLocal does not store complete credit card information on its own servers.

06. Messaging

Messages between users may be securely stored to:

  • Deliver conversations
  • Improve customer support
  • Investigate fraud
  • Resolve disputes

07. Reviews & Ratings

Information submitted through reviews becomes publicly visible as part of the marketplace.

08. Sharing Information

HireLocal does NOT sell personal information.

Information may only be shared with:

  • Payment providers
  • Identity verification services
  • Law enforcement when legally required
  • Service providers supporting the platform

09. Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures including:

  • Encryption
  • Secure servers
  • Authentication
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring
  • Regular security updates

10. Cookies

HireLocal uses cookies to:

  • Remember login sessions
  • Improve performance
  • Analyze traffic
  • Personalize user experiences

11. User Rights

Users may:

  • View personal information
  • Update account information
  • Download available information
  • Delete their account
  • Request correction of inaccurate information

12. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through Account Settings.

Certain records may be retained where required by law, fraud prevention, payment processing, tax obligations, or dispute resolution.

13. Children's Privacy

HireLocal is intended for users 18 years of age or older.

14. Changes

HireLocal may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Users will be notified of significant changes.

We Take Your Privacy Seriously

Your trust matters. Reach out anytime with privacy questions or concerns.

Support@HireLocalUSA.com