PRIVACY POLICY

DistrictWork — www.districtwork.com

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

This Privacy Policy explains how DistrictWork ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses your personal information when you use our online employment and recruitment platform at www.districtwork.com.

By registering for or using DistrictWork, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Platform.

1. WHO WE ARE

DistrictWork is an online employment and recruitment platform that connects General Users (job seekers) with Business Users (employers and recruiters). We are headquartered in India and our data infrastructure is hosted within India through our hosting partner, MilesWeb, or other authorized data centers located within Indian territory.

For privacy-related queries, please contact us at:

Email : support@districtwork.com Website : www.districtwork.com

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following categories of personal information from users:

2.1 INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU

From General Users:

(a) Full name
(b) Email address (permanent — cannot be changed)
(c) Mobile phone number (permanent — cannot be changed)
(d) Profile photograph
(e) Resume / Bio-data (PDF or accepted formats)
(f) Educational qualifications, work experience, and skills
(g) Job preferences and career information

From Business Users:

(a) Company / organization name
(b) Authorized representative's name
(c) Business email address (permanent — cannot be changed)
(d) Business phone number (permanent — cannot be changed)
(e) Business address and location
(f) Industry type and company description
(g) Job listings and recruitment data

2.2 INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:

(a) IP address and approximate geographic location
(b) Browser type, version, and operating system
(c) Device type and device identifiers
(d) Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the Platform
(e) Referral source (how you arrived at the Platform)
(f) Date and time of access
(g) Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

2.3 INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social login providers (e.g., Google or LinkedIn, if enabled) or identity verification services, subject to your consent where applicable.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

(a) ACCOUNT CREATION AND MANAGEMENT

To register and maintain your account, verify your identity, and provide access to Platform features.

(b) JOB MATCHING AND RECRUITMENT

To display relevant job listings to General Users and to present suitable applicant profiles to Business Users.

(c) SHARING WITH BUSINESS USERS UPON APPLICATION

When a General User applies for a job, their Resume, profile photo, and contact details are shared with the relevant Business User. If the General User subsequently updates their profile or CV, such updates are automatically reflected in all previously submitted applications.

(d) COMMUNICATION AND ALERTS

To send you the following types of communications via email, SMS, or push notifications:

• Job application status updates
• New job alerts based on your profile and preferences
• Platform announcements and service updates
• Promotional notifications about DistrictWork features and offers

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time (see Section 7). However, transactional communications related to your account and active applications are essential and cannot be opted out of while your account is active.

(e) PLATFORM IMPROVEMENT

To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the performance, features, and user experience of the Platform.

(f) SAFETY, FRAUD PREVENTION, AND ENFORCEMENT

To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and violations of our Terms and Conditions.

(g) LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

To comply with applicable Indian laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful government requests.

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

4.1 WITH BUSINESS USERS

When a General User applies for a job on the Platform, the following data is shared with the respective Business User:

• Resume / Bio-data
• Profile photograph
• Contact details (email and/or phone number)
• Any additional profile information shared at the time of application

Business Users may export this applicant data for internal shortlisting and recruitment purposes only. They are prohibited from using this data for any promotional, marketing, or advertising activities. Violations may result in a permanent ban. (See Terms and Conditions, Section 6.)

4.2 WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform, including:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., MilesWeb)
• Email and SMS delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually bound to process your data only as directed by us and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

4.3 LEGAL DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal data when required to do so by law, or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws or regulations
• Respond to a court order, government request, or legal process
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of DistrictWork, our users,

or the public

4.4 BUSINESS TRANSFERS

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you prior to such transfer and the new entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy or a substantially similar one.

4.5 WE DO NOT SELL YOUR DATA

DistrictWork does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their independent marketing or commercial purposes.

5. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

5.1 DATA LOCATION

All user data collected and processed through DistrictWork is stored on servers located in India. Our primary hosting partner is MilesWeb, an Indian web hosting and cloud service provider. Data may also be stored with authorized infrastructure partners operating within India.

5.2 DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

(a) Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS)
(b) Restricted access controls to user data within our organization
(c) Regular security assessments and monitoring
(d) Secure storage of uploaded CV and profile documents

5.3 NO ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable law.

5.4 CV AND DOCUMENT STORAGE

CVs and resumes uploaded to the Platform are stored on our servers and shared with Business Users only when you submit a job application. These documents are retained as long as your account is active or as required for legal and operational purposes.

6. DATA RETENTION

6.1 We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active

on the Platform or as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6.2 Upon account deletion or upon your request for data removal:

(a) Your profile and publicly visible information will be removed.
(b) CV and uploaded documents will be deleted from our active servers.
(c) Certain records (e.g., application history, communication logs) may

be retained for up to [INSERT PERIOD, e.g., 3 years] for compliance and dispute resolution purposes.

6.3 Data already exported or accessed by a Business User before account

deletion may still be retained by that Business User. DistrictWork is not responsible for data already shared prior to deletion.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Subject to applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and its applicable provisions, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

(a) RIGHT TO ACCESS

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

(b) RIGHT TO CORRECTION

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. Note: Email address, phone number, and account role cannot be changed under any circumstances per our platform policy.

(c) RIGHT TO DELETION ("RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN")

You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and operational requirements. See Section 6 for details.

(d) RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

(e) OPT-OUT OF PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails and SMS alerts by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in promotional emails.
• Adjusting notification preferences in your account settings.
• Contacting us at support@districtwork.com.

Note: Even after opting out of promotions, you will continue to receive essential account and application-related communications.

(f) RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY

You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at:

support@districtwork.com

We will respond to valid requests within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

DistrictWork is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has registered on the Platform, we will take immediate steps to delete their account and associated data. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us at support@districtwork.com.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

9.1 DistrictWork uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your

experience on the Platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device.

9.2 WE USE COOKIES FOR:

(a) Keeping you logged in during your session
(b) Remembering your preferences and settings
(c) Analyzing Platform usage and performance
(d) Improving the relevance of job recommendations

9.3 TYPES OF COOKIES:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Platform to function.

These cannot be disabled.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalization choices.

9.4 MANAGING COOKIES

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Platform.

10. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Platform may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to DistrictWork. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:

(a) Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.
(b) Notify you via email to your registered address.
(c) Display a prominent notice on the Platform.

Your continued use of the Platform after the updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. GRIEVANCE OFFICER (AS REQUIRED UNDER INDIAN LAW)

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the name and contact details of our designated Grievance Officer are:

Name : [INSERT NAME] Designation: Grievance Officer Email : support@districtwork.com Website : www.districtwork.com

Any grievance related to the processing of your personal data or any violation of these policies may be submitted to the above contact. We will acknowledge your grievance within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days of receipt.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

Email : support@districtwork.com Website : www.districtwork.com

Your privacy and security are of the utmost importance to us. We are committed to handling your personal data with care, transparency, and respect.

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