Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HireOutside Inc. ("HireOutside", "we", "us", or "our") operates the HireOutside platform, a contractor payment and management service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using HireOutside, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you have questions, contact us at hello@hireoutside.com.

2. Information We Collect

Account information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, company name, and password.

Contractor information: To process payments, we collect contractor names, email addresses, payment method details (bank account numbers, wallet addresses), and tax information where required.

Payment information: Payment card details are processed by Stripe and never stored on our servers. We retain transaction records for accounting and compliance purposes.

Usage data: We collect information about how you use the platform, including pages visited, features used, and actions taken.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the HireOutside platform
• To process contractor payments and generate invoices
• To send transactional emails (invoices, payment confirmations, password resets)
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To improve and develop our services
• To respond to customer support requests

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:

• Payment processors (Stripe, Wise) to execute payments
• Email providers (Resend) to deliver transactional emails
• Infrastructure providers (Supabase, Vercel) to operate the platform
• Legal authorities when required by applicable law

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with accounting regulations. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted data storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise these rights, email hello@hireoutside.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of HireOutside after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
hello@hireoutside.com
HireOutside Inc.