Privacy Policy
THENIJOBS("THENIJOBS", "we", "us", or "our") operates the THENIJOBS website, mobile web applications, and related employment and local marketplace services (collectively, the "Platform").
THENIJOBS is a local employment and business platform that connects job seekers, employers, companies, and employment opportunities across Theni District and Tamil Nadu.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices and rights available to you. By using THENIJOBS, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with THENIJOBS, we may collect the following categories of information:
1.1 Account Information
For account creation, login, and authentication:
- Full Name
- Mobile Number (for SMS & Call OTP verification)
- Email Address
- Login & authentication credentials
- User type or role (Job Seeker, Employer, Business Owner, Admin)
- Account identifiers and timestamps
- Profile photo where voluntarily uploaded
1.2 Job Seeker Profile Information
If you create a candidate profile or digital ID:
- Full Name, Contact Information, Address & District
- Career preferences, qualification, education history & passing year
- Technical & interpersonal skills, work experience, roles & durations
- Uploaded Resumes (PDF / DOCX) and AI-generated resume contents
- Certifications, awards, languages known, and employment preferences
- Profile photo and portfolio links voluntarily provided
1.3 Job Applications
When you apply for a job vacancy:
- Applicant name, contact number, and email
- Applied job title, company ID, and application timestamp
- Selected resume, cover letter note, and applicant qualifications
- Application status updates and employer recruitment communications
Application information is shared directly with the relevant employer for recruitment purposes.
1.4 Employer & Company Information
If you register as an employer or company owner:
- Authorized contact person name, mobile number, and official email
- Company name, registered address, business district, and GST/business details where provided
- Company description, tagline, logo, cover banner, and website URL
- Job postings, salary specifications, criteria, and vacancies
- Products & services catalogue items, pricing, photos, and descriptions
- Verification documents, subscription plan, and payment reference IDs
1.5 Payment Information
For paid subscription plans (Standard, Premium, Enterprise), digital visiting cards, and featured listings, payments are processed directly through certified PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways (e.g. Razorpay).
THENIJOBS receives transaction metadata such as: Order ID, Payment ID, Transaction Reference, Amount, Plan Name, Date, and Payment Status (captured/failed).
🔒 We DO NOT store credit/debit card numbers, CVV codes, UPI PINs, Netbanking passwords, or banking credentials on THENIJOBS servers. All sensitive financial credentials are handled strictly by the RBI-authorized payment aggregator.
1.6 Device and Technical Information
Technical telemetry automatically received during Platform access:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (city/district level)
- Browser type, operating system, and device type (mobile / desktop)
- Access timestamps, pages viewed, referrers, and system performance metrics
- Security logs, error stack traces, and diagnostics for platform reliability
1.7 Communications & Customer Support
When you contact our support desk via Phone, WhatsApp, or Email, we retain your contact details, message contents, and query resolution history to provide assistance and maintain operational records.
2How We Use Information
We process personal data strictly for lawful, legitimate employment and platform operational purposes:
- Create, authenticate, and manage user accounts securely.
- Deliver SMS and Call OTP verification codes.
- Connect job candidates with verified local employers in Theni.
- Process job applications and resume evaluations.
- Publish verified company profiles, jobs, products & services.
- Process Razorpay subscription payments and activate features.
- Prevent fraud, spam, fake job listings, and unauthorized access.
- Comply with Indian statutory legal and regulatory obligations.
3Job Seeker Information & Employer Access
THENIJOBS is an employment facilitation platform. When you apply for a job, information necessary for recruitment (such as your Name, Contact details, Qualifications, Experience, and Resume) is made accessible to the prospective employer.
Employers are independently responsible for how they use candidate information after receiving it through the Platform. Job seekers should avoid uploading sensitive personal identifiers that are not required for employment.
4Company & Job Listing Information
Information intentionally submitted for public company profiles, products/services directory, or job vacancy listings will be published on the Platform for public discovery.
Users must ensure that submitted materials DO NOT contain passwords, OTPs, bank credentials, confidential proprietary data, or copyrighted assets belonging to another party without authorization.
5Service Providers, Firebase & Cloud Infrastructure
We utilize trusted enterprise service providers to operate THENIJOBS. These include:
- Google Firebase / Google Cloud: Authentication, Firestore database, cloud storage, notifications, and application hosting.
- Razorpay: PCI-DSS certified payment gateway aggregator.
- SMS & Telephony Providers: Transactional SMS and Voice Call OTP delivery.
- Google Gemini / AI Services: Resume optimization and job description enhancement.
6Cookies and Storage Technologies
THENIJOBS uses essential cookies, local storage, and session tokens to keep you logged in, save your search preferences, prevent cross-site request forgery, and optimize system speed. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though some interactive features may require session storage to function.
7Data Sharing & Non-Sale of Data
🚫 We DO NOT sell, rent, trade, or commercially broker personal information to third-party marketing companies.
Personal data is disclosed only:
- To employers when you submit a job application.
- To payment processors to complete a transaction initiated by you.
- When strictly required by applicable Indian law, court order, or lawful government authority.
- To investigate security breaches, fraud, or violation of our Terms of Service.
8Data Security Measures
We deploy robust technical and organizational security controls including:
- 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit across web and mobile.
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and Firebase security rules restricting access to authorized users.
- Automated system monitoring, logging, and error tracking.
- Encrypted authentication tokens and zero plaintext password storage.
9Data Retention, Rights & DPDP Act 2023 Compliance
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act 2023) and the DPDP Rules, 2025, you have specific rights regarding your digital personal data:
10Account Deletion Process
Users may request complete account deletion by visiting their Settings tab or emailing info@thenijobs.com with their registered mobile number/email.
Upon identity verification, your profile, resumes, and personal records will be permanently erased or anonymized, except where statutory financial retention (such as tax invoices/payment receipts) is required by law.
11Children's Privacy & Age of Eligibility
THENIJOBS is intended for individuals of legal employment age under applicable Indian labor and apprenticeship laws. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals below 18 years of age without parental/guardian guidance.
12Employer Code of Conduct
Employers who access candidate information through THENIJOBS agree to:
- Use candidate data solely for legitimate recruitment and employment assessment.
- Never sell, broker, or publicly redistribute applicant resumes.
- Never request bank account PINs, OTPs, or illegal fees from candidates.
13Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory updates. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates the effective date of the latest revisions.
14Grievance Redressal & Official Contact
For privacy inquiries, data deletion requests, or formal grievance redressal under the DPDP Act 2023 & Information Technology Act, 2000:
North Street, A.M. Patty, Uthamapalayam, Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India.
18. Governing Framework & Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Theni District / Tamil Nadu, India.
