Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Meridian Partners ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.meridianpartners.in or use our recruitment and career services.

By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please do not use our services.

Meridian Partners is a professional recruitment and talent solutions firm based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, providing career services to job seekers and recruitment solutions to employers across India.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

For Job Seekers:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone, WhatsApp, address)
  • Professional information (resume, work history, education, skills, salary expectations)
  • Identification (date of birth, photograph, government ID for verification)
  • Payment details (transaction screenshots via Paytm/PhonePe/Google Pay)
  • Job preferences and communication preferences

For Employers:

  • Company information (name, address, industry, contact details)
  • Job descriptions and requirements
  • Hiring manager information
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

For Job Seekers:

  • Create and maintain your profile
  • Match you with job opportunities
  • Provide CV building and interview preparation services
  • Communicate job openings and application status
  • Process payments and provide portal access

For Employers:

  • Understand hiring requirements
  • Source, screen, and present candidates
  • Facilitate recruitment process
  • Process service fees and invoices

General Purposes:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
  • Send service updates and notifications
  • Improve our services

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these cases:

  • With Employers:We share candidate profiles with potential employers when you apply for jobs or register (with your consent)
  • With Service Providers: Payment processors, email/SMS services, cloud storage, video conferencing platforms (contractually obligated to protect your data)
  • For Legal Compliance: When required by law, court orders, or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers:In case of merger or acquisition (subject to same privacy protections)
  • With Your Consent:When you explicitly authorize sharing

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience:

  • Essential CookiesRequired for login and navigation
  • Analytics CookiesHelp understand website usage
  • Preference CookiesRemember your settings
  • Marketing CookiesDeliver relevant content

You can control cookies through browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

6. Data Retention

  • Job Seeker Data: Archived after 12 months of inactivity
  • Employer Data: Retained during relationship and 3 years thereafter
  • Payment Records: Retained for 7 years
  • Communication Records: Retained for 2 years

You may request data deletion at any time.

7. Data Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Secure payment processing

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

  • Access & Update:View and update your profile anytime
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt-Out:Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime
  • Data Portability:Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent:Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect service availability)
  • Complaints: File complaints with relevant data protection authorities in India

9. Important Notes

  • Children's Privacy:Our services are for individuals 18+ only. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
  • Third-Party Links: We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
  • International Transfers:Your data may be processed outside India with appropriate safeguards.
  • Policy Updates:We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised date. Significant changes will be communicated via email.

10. Contact Us

Meridian Partners
Akriti Tower, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Hazratganj
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001, India

📧 Email: info@meridianpartners.in
📞 Phone: 9648002469
📱 WhatsApp: 9648002469