Privacy Policy – Freehire

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Freehire.org (“Freehire,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Freehire is operated by Freehire Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping engineers connect with employers without charging recruiting fees or requiring paid job postings.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using Freehire, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Freehire.org website, we may collect:

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Professional headline
Current location
Professional summary
Engineering disciplines
Industry experience
Employment preferences
Profile photograph (optional)
Any other information you voluntarily include in your profile
Information Automatically Collected

When you visit Freehire we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Display your professional profile
Allow employers to locate qualified engineers
Communicate with you regarding your account
Improve Freehire
Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
Maintain the security of our systems
Comply with applicable laws

4. Public Profile Information

Information you choose to include in your public profile may be visible to employers and other authorized users.

You control what information you include in your profile.

Please avoid posting confidential or sensitive personal information that you do not wish to share publicly.

5. Information Sharing

Freehire does not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

with employers using Freehire for recruiting purposes
with trusted service providers who help operate the website
when required by law
to protect the rights, safety, or security of Freehire or its users

6. Cookies

Freehire uses cookies and similar technologies to:

keep you logged in
remember your preferences
improve website performance
analyze site usage
enhance security

You may disable cookies in your browser, although some features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

However, no website or Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Your Choices

You may:

update your profile
edit your personal information
request deletion of your account
contact us with privacy questions

9. Children’s Privacy

Freehire is intended for adults seeking professional employment.

It is not intended for children under 18 years of age.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective when posted on this page.

11. Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be sent to:

Freehire Inc.

Email: support@freehire.org

Website: https://freehire.org