Effective Date: 28th July 2025
Last Updated: 28th July 2025

Ask Talent Services (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with our services, website, training programs, and recruitment platforms.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Job seekers, trainees, and employees (“Candidates”)
• Corporate clients and training partners (“Clients”)
• Visitors to www.asktalentservices.com
• Any other users of our digital platforms, tools, or services

By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and professional information:

• Identification Data: Name, contact details (phone number, email, address), date of birth, ID proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, etc.)
• Professional Data: Educational background, work experience, resumes/CVs, certifications, references.
• Assessment Data: Aptitude test results, behavioral profiles, psychometric assessments, skill evaluations.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, device details, browser type, cookies, analytics data.
• Training Data: Course progress, completion records, assessments, and feedback.
• Communication Data: Emails, chat transcripts, support tickets, and call recordings where applicable.
• Consent Records: Opt-ins for marketing, profiling, and communication preferences.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal information only for purposes that are lawful, necessary, and transparent, including:

• Recruitment & Placement: Matching candidates with employers and job opportunities.
• Training & Skill Development: Enrolling users in courses, tracking progress, and issuing certifications.
• Assessment & Analytics: Conducting tests to evaluate job readiness and provide career insights.
• Client Services: Facilitating workforce solutions for our corporate partners.
• Communication: Sending updates, interview schedules, onboarding information, and customer support.
• Improvement & Security: Enhancing our website, preventing fraud, and maintaining system integrity.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting obligations under applicable laws, including anti-fraud and labor regulations.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools to:

• Enhance website performance and user experience.
• Collect aggregated usage statistics for service improvement.
• Remember your login preferences and settings.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect certain features of our site.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information under strict confidentiality with:

• Employers and clients seeking candidates for relevant positions.
• Training partners and certifying bodies for educational purposes.
• Service providers (cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors) bound by data protection agreements.
• Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law.

6. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside India, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses and adequate security controls) to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy,
• Comply with legal, contractual, or reporting requirements, or
• Support your ongoing relationship with Ask Talent Services.

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Secure servers with restricted access.
• Regular audits, penetration tests, and breach response protocols.

However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal data.
• Request deletion or restriction of your data.
• Withdraw consent for specific processing activities.
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Lodge complaints with the appropriate data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@asktalentservices.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website and email notifications where appropriate.

12. Contact & Grievance Redressal

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Ask Talent Services
5A, Court Chambers, 35, New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400020
Email: info@asktalentservices.com
Phone: +91 9930979000