Your Rights and Our Privacy Policy – Hireme.mu

Last Updated: 01 Feb 2025

Important Notice: Hireme.mu operates under Targetplus Ltd, a registered company in Mauritius.

Hireme.mu assures complete protection regarding the privacy of our website users and dedicates towards a safe usage comfort. Our privacy terms detail how all personal information is collected, used, shared and saved. This also covers any type of use, logins and any changes to your personal information.

Usage of this site and its accompanying application/software automatically implies in you agreeing to any collection, use or changes of your data as provided under this Privacy Policy.

Should you not want such information to be used in this way as stipulated in this privacy policy, you may at any point revoke your acknowledgement by contacting us directly. Any revocation will result in your account and information saved being removed from our website and server within 2 working days.

Any information that is saved on our website and stored in Mauritius is subject to Mauritian law.

Extent of this Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy is applicable to information that we collect through our website or server. Any other third party using such information will be directly under the control of Hireme.mu.

We are linked to different company websites where we have no control and their privacy policies or practices are at no point under our management. You are strongly advised to check the privacy policies of those websites in order to understand how they deal with your information.

What Do We Collect

Any information that you provide while using our website is being collected. We collect details like contact information, resumes uploaded or typed, profile information and any other business details. These types of data are saved through our website, when you send it to us in any way.

Sample information we collect:

  • Bank or credit card/smile number and its billing information
  • Any other information from you in regards to third parties
  • Race, Gender, Education, BRN number, Company Name and other details

Referrals

Any information we collect from you about other companies, seekers, or sharing of our service is subject to identification. They will then be sent a link via email to visit our site. Any contacts provided will be used only for the specified purpose.

Passive Collection

Other automatic data collection while you are on our website may include IP Addresses, Browsers used, Device, ISP, Contents viewed, Date, Time, and Stamp. This information is collected in order to prevent fraud and protect both you and Targetplus Ltd.

User Data

We can gather data about you from other sources of websites and this information may be used to create a profile even if you do not have an active account with us. You will be allowed to claim your information, change or remove it through us. However, any information collected from publicly available sources will not be considered a violation of your data on our behalf.

Single Time Sign-In

Using Hireme.mu through Facebook or other partner sites automatically allows us to collect and transfer your information. Your data will be publicly available by default. When you post data on another user’s profile or comment on a user’s post, that information is subject to the other user’s privacy settings.

How We Use Information

We use any information collected to provide better services, be responsive, and improve our site. By using and providing data to Hireme.mu, you consent that we may use your information to:

  • Create a profile and add data from third parties
  • Provide personalised content, services and advertising
  • Allow you to connect/invite others to our website
  • Process payments and purchases
  • Keep you updated about site improvements, promotions, newsletters, and service communications
  • Send you security updates
  • Inform you of events from us or affiliates
  • Enable contact between you and us
  • Conduct contests, surveys and publish results
  • Provide your information to employers/customers
  • Facilitate recruitment processes
  • Generate reports and comply with government requests
  • Allow sharing of jobs and profiles with your connections
  • Allow search engines to access public info
  • Investigate and prevent fraud or illegal activities

Some services may enable third parties to access your personal details. Any information posted publicly on Hireme.mu may be accessible worldwide.

Ways We Share Information

Hireme.mu provides a platform to showcase your information to increase career prospects. We may share information with affiliates worldwide, like Facebook or LinkedIn. Information will not be shared with third parties for marketing unless you give consent.

We may share data with service providers who need access to deliver services. They cannot use the data for other purposes. We may also share your data with government authorities in cases of fraud, crime, or public safety, or during mergers and partnerships (still bound by this policy).

Cookies and Online Advertising

Cookies

Hireme.mu uses cookies and similar technologies to track trends, administer websites, and enhance user experience. Using our site requires cookies to be stored on your device. They are harmless and can be deleted anytime.

  • Security cookies: remain for 60 days
  • Poll cookies: remain for 90 days
  • Advertising cookies: remain for 2 years
  • Third-party cookies: may remain up to 20 years

We may also use web beacons, JavaScript, and flash cookies to enhance services.

Social Media Policy

Hireme.mu is connected to social platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook. Features such as ‘likes’ and ‘share’ buttons are covered by our privacy policy and also those of the social platforms.

About Your Resume

When you create or post your resume, it is stored on our servers. Companies affiliated with us may access resumes if they have valid contracts. Employers may keep copies of resumes submitted to them.

Your resume/profile may include sensitive details such as:

  • Origin, political beliefs, religion
  • Union membership, biometric details
  • ID, passport, criminal records
  • Education, phone numbers, addresses

We do not control third-party access once information is shared with employers.

Your Personal Information

We keep all your information while your account is active. You can access, review, update or delete your data anytime. Impersonation should be reported immediately. Hireme.mu may deny updates if requests are deemed illegal.

Security

You are responsible for your username and password. We take strong measures to safeguard your data but cannot guarantee protection from all cyber threats.

Age

You are not allowed to use our website if you are under 16. We are not responsible for data collected unknowingly due to impersonation.

Changes

We may modify this policy with immediate effect. Any changes will be communicated via email or your account.

The Security Hub

Hireme.mu strives to provide a safe experience. Ignore suspicious emails not from Hireme.mu. Scams are prevalent, and while we do our best, we cannot guarantee protection against all types.

How We Protect You and How to Protect Yourself

  • Safe Search
  • Resume Security
  • Scam: Money Laundering & Reshipping
  • Scam: Work At Home Jobs
  • Scam: Car Wrapping
  • Protect your information at all times
  • Identity Protection
  • Email scams and phishing
  • Computer threats and Malware
  • Victim of identity theft
  • Awareness and precautions
  • Cyber-crime unit

Maintain Your Privacy

  • Manage your privacy online well
  • Check Hireme.mu privacy settings regularly
  • Move safely online
  • Manage cookies and web beacons
  • Manage your information

Detected a Fraud Activity?

If you find any suspicious fraud or activity on Hireme.mu, contact us immediately. It is also advisable to report to the Cybercrime Unit and the Mauritius Police Force.