Candidate Data Protection

Candidate Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026 · Applicable to all applicants & candidate accounts on Saptarishi Careers Portal

1. Overview & Scope

Saptarishi Solutions Pvt Ltd (“Saptarishi”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every job applicant, candidate, and contractor who interacts with our careers portal. This policy explains how we collect, store, process, and safeguard your application information in compliance with relevant data privacy laws, including the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

When you browse open roles, apply for positions, or activate your candidate account, we collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact & Identity Details: Full name, email address, phone number, and location.
  • Professional Background: Resume/CV, cover letter, work history, skill sets, certifications, and expected compensation.
  • Recruitment Process Records: Interview notes, assessment feedback, status updates, and hiring communications.
  • Account Credentials: Hashed authentication passwords and security tokens for candidate portal login.

3. How We Use Candidate Data

Your information is collected and processed solely for legitimate talent acquisition and employment purposes:

Evaluation & Matching: Reviewing qualifications against role requirements and team needs.
Interview Coordination: Scheduling calls, technical assessments, and panel discussions.
Candidate Portal: Providing real-time visibility into your active job submissions and application stages.
Talent Network: Keeping your profile in consideration for future matching opportunities unless you request removal.

4. Data Retention & Security

All candidate resumes, documents, and profile data are stored in enterprise-grade cloud storage protected with TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest. Access is strictly restricted to authorized talent acquisition leads and hiring managers directly involved in your evaluation. We do not sell, rent, or trade applicant personal data to third parties.

5. Your Rights as a Candidate

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, update inaccurate information, withdraw your active job application, or request complete deletion of your candidate profile. To exercise any of these rights, email us at careers@saptarishi.tech.

Questions or Data Requests?

Reach out directly to the Saptarishi Talent Acquisition & Compliance Team