This Candidate Privacy Policy applies to the personal information of job applicants and candidates ("you") collected by ThinkAI Systems and its operating brands, including TezBytes ("we", "us", or "our"), during the recruitment and hiring process.

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your personal data. By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your data as described herein.

We collect information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and suitability for employment. This includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
• Application Data: Resume/CV, cover letter, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, transcripts, and employment history.
• Assessment Data: Responses to interview questions, code challenges, technical assessments, and reference checks.
• Background Information: Information obtained through background checks (where permitted by law), including education verification and criminal history.
• Voluntary Disclosures: Any sensitive information you choose to provide, such as disability status or demographic data, for diversity and inclusion monitoring purposes.

We use your personal information solely for recruitment and hiring purposes, including:

• Assessing your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
• Communicating with you regarding your application and the recruitment process.
• Verifying your information and conducting reference or background checks.
• Improving our recruitment process and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
• Considering you for future opportunities if you are not selected for the specific role applied for.

If you are hired, your application data will become part of your employee record. If you are not hired, we may retain your information for a period of up to 2 years to consider you for future openings, unless you request deletion.

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us manage the recruitment process, such as applicant tracking systems (ATS) and background check providers.
• Affiliates: Our related entities for internal administrative purposes.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights or if you have questions about this policy, please contact us.

HR Team – TezBytes
Email: hr@tezbytes.dev
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India