Next Hustle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information from both job seekers (“Candidates”) and employers or hiring managers (“Employers”) who use our platform to post jobs, communicate, and hire.
1. Information We Collect
From Candidates:
• Name, email, phone number
• Resume and job history
• Application responses and preferences
• Communication preferences and SMS opt-in status
• Messages exchanged with employers
From Employers:
• Name, job title, company name
• Contact information (email, phone number)
• Job posting details
• Candidate notes, messaging activity, and hiring decisions
Automatically Collected Data:
• IP address, browser type, device info
• Platform usage and session activity
• Date/time of access
2. How We Use the Information
We use your information to:
• Connect candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Enable communication between candidates and employers (including via SMS)
• Manage job postings, candidate pipelines, and application statuses
• Improve platform performance and customer support
• Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and applicable laws
3. SMS and Communication Consent
For Candidates:
When you opt in to receive text messages:
• You agree to be contacted by Next Hustle and employers about job opportunities, interviews, and application updates.
• Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out anytime by replying STOP.
For Employers:
You may only contact candidates who have provided explicit opt-in consent. All communications must be job-related and sent through approved channels. Misuse of candidate contact info may result in account termination.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share information with:
• Employers (only with candidate consent)
• Service providers (e.g., hosting, communication platforms) under data protection agreements
• Authorities, if required by law
Employers are responsible for safeguarding candidate information they access through the platform and must not use it for non-recruitment purposes.
5. Data Storage & Security
• All data is stored securely using modern encryption and access controls.
• We implement physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect user data.
• However, no system is 100% secure—users should take care when sharing sensitive information.
6. Your Rights & Choices
• Access/Update/Delete: You may request access to or deletion of your data at any time.
• Opt-Out of SMS: Reply STOP to any message or update your preferences in your account.
• Cookies & Tracking: You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
• Provide services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or in-app messaging.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: