Effective Date: 2026
Version: 1.0
Support: support@aruday.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Aruday ("Aruday", "we", "our", "us"). Aruday is a digital platform that enables users to create professional profiles, search and apply for jobs, connect with employers, recruiters, freelancers, educational institutions, and access career-related services.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, APIs, products, and related services ("Services").
By accessing or using Aruday, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your information as described herein, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors, registered users, job seekers, employers, recruiters, freelancers, educational institutions, training partners, business partners, premium subscribers, and any person using Aruday Services.
3. Applicable Laws
This Privacy Policy is intended to align with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; the Information Technology Act, 2000; the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, where applicable; and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. If you access Aruday from another jurisdiction, you are responsible for complying with the laws applicable to you.
4. Information We Collect
A. Identity Information
Full name; date of birth; gender (optional); profile photograph; government identification details where verification is required; PAN, GSTIN, CIN or business registration details for businesses, where applicable.
B. Contact Information
Email address; mobile number; postal address; city, state and country.
C. Professional Information
Resume/CV; educational qualifications; skills; certifications; employment history; salary expectations; portfolio; languages; career preferences.
D. Employer Information
Company name; registered address; GSTIN (if applicable); company website; recruiter details; job listings.
E. Freelancer Information
Services offered; pricing; experience; portfolio; availability.
F. Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, cookies, session identifiers, pages visited, referral URLs, crash reports, and log files.
G. Payment Information
Where you purchase paid services, payments may be processed by authorised third-party payment service providers. Aruday does not intentionally store complete debit card, credit card, or UPI credentials unless required for a specific lawful purpose.
5. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected when you register an account, complete your profile, upload a resume, post a job, purchase a subscription, contact support, participate in surveys, use AI-powered features, communicate through the platform, connect using social login (where available), or browse the website.
6. Purpose of Processing
We may process your information for purposes including creating and maintaining your account; providing job matching and professional networking services; enabling employers and recruiters to identify suitable candidates; processing subscriptions and payments; verifying accounts; improving platform performance; personalising recommendations; detecting fraud and abuse; ensuring platform security; complying with legal obligations; responding to customer support requests; conducting analytics and research; and sending service-related communications. We will process personal data only for lawful purposes and, where required, with your consent or another valid legal basis.
7. AI-Powered Services
Aruday may use artificial intelligence to provide features such as profile suggestions, resume recommendations, job matching, skill analysis, interview guidance, and other automated assistance. AI-generated outputs are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, or employment advice. Users remain responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before acting on it.
8. Sharing of Information
We may share information with employers when you apply for jobs or choose to make your profile visible; with recruiters according to your privacy settings; with service providers assisting us with hosting, analytics, customer support, communications, security, or payment processing; where required by law, court order, or lawful government request; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of business assets, subject to applicable legal safeguards. We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, improve website performance, analyse usage, enhance security, and deliver relevant content. You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system connected to the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and users acknowledge that they transmit information at their own risk.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for other legitimate business purposes. We may retain certain information for longer periods where required by law or where reasonably necessary for fraud prevention, legal claims, or regulatory compliance.
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access your personal information, correct inaccurate information, update your profile, request deletion of your account and certain personal information, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and raise concerns regarding the processing of your personal information. Requests may be submitted to support@aruday.com. We may require reasonable verification of identity before processing requests.
13. Children's Privacy
Aruday is intended for individuals who are legally capable of entering into binding contracts under applicable law. Users below the applicable minimum age should not create accounts unless permitted by law and supervised where required.
14. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms. Users should review the privacy policies of those services independently.
15. International Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside India, we will take reasonable measures to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
16. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified through the website, application, or other appropriate means. Continued use of the Services after the revised policy becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact support@aruday.com. We will make reasonable efforts to acknowledge and respond to legitimate privacy requests within a reasonable time.
18. Acceptance
By accessing or using Aruday, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.