Introduction

1. Legal Basis for Processing Data
2. Information We Collect
   1. Personal & Identity Information
   2. Education & Employability Data
   3. Electronic Identification Data
   4. Portfolio & Evidence Data
   5. Marketing Data
   6. Other Data
3. How We Collect Data
4. Data Storage & Security
5. Cookies & Data Collection Tools
   1. Types of Cookies
6. Analytics
7. How We Use Your Data
   1. AI Use & Limitations
8. Data Retention & Deletion
9. Who We Share Your Data With
   1. Security & Legal Compliance
10. Compliance
11. Modifications to This Privacy Policy
12. Questions
13. Governing Law

BloomingPros.ai (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an AI‑powered employability ecosystem that connects talent, educational institutions, and industry to improve employment readiness and opportunities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you access our website, platform, campaigns, or surveys.

By using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

0. Summary of Key Commitments

To ensure transparency and trust, BloomingPros.ai commits to the following:

• We do not sell your personal data.
• You control what you share on your profile and portfolio.
• Colleges and companies see what you choose to make visible or what is required for employability‑related activities.
• We use your data only for employment and employability‑related purposes, including readiness, matching, analytics, and skill development.
• We do not explicitly use your personal data to train external AI models.
• If you delete your account, your portfolio is deleted, and your personal data is marked for deletion unless retention is required by law.
• We follow global best practices and are aligned with GDPR and India’s DPDP Act.

1. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your data based on:

• Your explicit or implied consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protection of vital interests
• Public interest
• Our legitimate interests in operating an employability ecosystem, including:
  • skill development
  • readiness evaluation
  • matching talent with opportunities
  • enabling industry–academia collaboration
  • improving employment outcomes

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Personal & Identity Information

• First name, last name, title
• Contact details
• Email address
• Location
• Institute or company name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Religion / caste / ethnicity

We do not collect or store sensitive cardholder data. Payment information is handled by third‑party payment gateways.

B. Education & Employability Data

• Educational qualifications
• Marks, results
• Skills
• Assessments
• Readiness indicators
• Employer information
• Compensation details (if shared)

C. Electronic Identification Data

• IP address
• Location, date, and time of access
• Login credentials
• Browser details
• Device type
• Operating system
• Usage statistics (pages visited, features used, time spent, click data, etc.)

D. Portfolio & Evidence Data

Any projects, documents, or evidence you upload are visible only to:

• Colleges (if you are a student of that college)
• Companies (only if you apply or choose to make your profile visible)
• Mentors (if you explicitly connect with them)

E. Marketing Data

• Marketing preferences
• Communication preferences

F. Other Data

• Transaction history
• Any data imported into the application
• Additional data relevant to employability‑related activities

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

• Information you provide directly
• Your use of our services
• Cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies
• Third-party service providers
• Connected networks or social accounts
• Advertising and analytics partners

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored in Microsoft Azure Cloud with:

• AES 256‑bit encryption at rest
• TLS 1.2 encryption in transit
• Multi‑tenant data isolation
• Audit logs for user activity and API interactions
• Azure Security Center threat monitoring
• Azure Active Directory (AAD) identity management and MFA
• Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups
• Regular vulnerability testing
• Backups via Azure Defender and Recovery Services Vault

We adhere to industry-standard data protection practices.

5. Cookies & Data Collection Tools

We and our service providers use:

• Cookies
• Tags
• Scripts
• Customized links
• Device/browser fingerprints
• Web beacons

These tools help us analyze usage, personalize your experience, simplify login, and optimize platform performance.

Types of Cookies

• Preferences: language, browser settings
• Security: login, fraud prevention
• Functional: playback settings, UI preferences
• Session State: login details, browsing interactions (strictly necessary)

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

6. Analytics

We use third‑party analytics tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Adobe Analytics
• Hotjar
• Mixpanel
• Leadsquared
• Wistia
• YouTube
• GetSiteControl

These tools help us understand usage patterns, device performance, and user behavior.

We may also receive personal data from:

• Service providers
• Connected networks
• Social media accounts
• Advertising partners
• Analytics providers
• Other third-party sources

7. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to support employment and employability‑related activities, including:

• Verifying your identity
• Providing, managing, and improving our services
• Processing requests and applications
• Responding to inquiries
• Sending administrative messages, updates, and notifications
• Gathering feedback
• Running surveys and promotions
• Conducting internal analytics
• Linking your data with third‑party data for insights
• Identifying unique users across devices
• Personalizing recommendations
• Developing new features and offerings
• Advertising our services (without selling your data)
• Complying with legal requirements
• Ensuring safety, integrity, and fraud prevention

AI Use & Limitations

We use AI to:

• Analyze portfolios
• Extract skills
• Provide readiness insights
• Improve matching
• Support employability‑related recommendations

We do not:

• Use your data to train external AI models
• Sell or license your data to AI vendors
• Make automated hiring decisions without human review

8. Data Retention & Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your portfolio and uploaded evidence are permanently deleted
• Your personal information is marked for deletion and becomes non‑discoverable
• Certain data may be retained only if required for:
  • Legal obligations
  • Fraud prevention
  • Security
  • Maintaining platform integrity

We may retain anonymized data for analytics.

9. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

• Colleges (only with your consent or for legitimate employability‑related purposes)
• Companies (only when you apply or opt‑in)
• Business partners
• Analytics and data enrichment providers
• Social media providers
• Advertising partners
• Survey and promotion partners
• Third‑party service providers

For Security & Legal Compliance

We may disclose data if:

• Required by law
• Requested by courts or government authorities
• Necessary to enforce our policies
• Needed to detect, prevent, or address fraud, misuse, or security issues
• Required to protect the rights, property, or safety of users, employees, or the public

We may also share data with auditors and legal advisors.

10. Compliance

BloomingPros.ai follows global data protection principles and is aligned with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• DPDP Act (India)
• Industry-standard security practices

11. Modifications to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes occur, we will notify you via:

• Email
• In‑service notifications
• Other methods required by law

Continued use of the services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Questions

For questions or concerns, contact:

dpo@bloomingpros.ai

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India and forms part of our Terms of Use.