hiyrd Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 August 2026
Last Updated: 26 August 2026
Version: 3.0

1. Introduction

hiyrd Inc. ("hiyrd," "we," "us," or "our") operates the hiyrd professional networking platform (the "Services"), which includes our mobile application, website, the hiyrd Wallet, campaigns and rewards, and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our Services.

By using hiyrd, you agree to this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Service and our Community Guidelines. If you apply for paid campaigns, the hiyrd Campaign Terms of Service also apply. If you do not agree, do not use our Services.

1.1 Our Commitment

As the verified-human professional network, we are committed to:

Transparency about data collection and use
Protecting your professional reputation
Giving you control over your information
Handling payment and identity data with heightened care
Complying with all applicable privacy laws

1.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 17 years old to use hiyrd. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States to use the hiyrd Wallet, receive rewards or apply for campaigns. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 17. If we discover an account belongs to someone under 17, we will immediately delete it.

1.3 Data Minimization Principle

We follow the principle of data minimization: we only collect information that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Where identity verification or tax information is required to pay you, that information is collected and processed by our payment partner Stripe wherever possible, so that hiyrd itself holds the minimum necessary.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data, some of which may be linked to your identity for the purpose of providing, securing, and improving the Services and paying you:

Contact Information (email, phone)
User Content (videos, posts, messages, campaign submissions)
Identifiers (user ID, device ID, IP address)
Financial Information (payout transactions, Wallet balances, earnings history, tax forms)
Identity Verification Information (date of birth, address, government ID data processed by Stripe)
Usage Data (interaction events, feature usage, viewing history, referral activity)
Diagnostics (crash logs, performance data)
Location Data (approximate; precise only with permission)
Professional Information (employment, education, credentials)

Data Linking Disclosure: Some of the data we collect is linked to your identity (such as contact information, identifiers, financial information and user content), and some data is collected in a way that is not linked to you (such as aggregated analytics or de-identified technical data).

2.1 Information You Provide

Professional Profile Information (Public)

Name (real name required - no pseudonyms)
Professional headshot or logo
Job title and company
Education and credentials
Skills and expertise
Work experience and portfolio
Location (city/state)
Professional bio
Verification status (a badge showing you are a verified human)
Contact information you choose to share

Account Information (Private)

Email address
Phone number
Password (encrypted)
Date of birth (to verify age and Wallet eligibility)
Country and state of residence (to determine Wallet and rewards eligibility)
Account settings and preferences

Content You Create

Videos, images, and text posts
Comments and messages
Campaign applications and campaign content submissions
Job postings (for employers)
Professional endorsements
Reported content or safety concerns

Biometric Data Disclosure

hiyrd does not itself collect, generate, or store biometric identifiers or biometric templates, and hiyrd does not perform facial recognition analysis on platform content. If you use the hiyrd Wallet, identity verification is performed by Stripe and may involve Stripe processing images of your government ID and, where applicable, a selfie for document-matching purposes. That processing is carried out by Stripe as described in Stripe's Privacy Policy, and any biometric information involved is processed and retained by Stripe, not by hiyrd. hiyrd receives only the outcome of verification (for example, verified / not verified) and limited status information.

2.2 hiyrd Wallet, Payment and Tax Information

If you use the hiyrd Wallet, we and our payment partner Stripe collect additional information needed to verify your identity, pay you, prevent fraud and comply with financial and tax laws:

Collected and Processed by Stripe

Identity verification information: legal name, date of birth, address, and government-issued ID details, collected under the Stripe Connected Account Agreement
Bank account or debit card details used for payouts
Information Stripe uses for its own fraud prevention, sanctions screening and legal compliance

Stripe acts as an independent controller (or equivalent role) for the information it collects to provide its services, under Stripe's own Privacy Policy. hiyrd does not receive or store your full bank account numbers or government ID images.

Collected and Held by hiyrd

Wallet status, earnings history, reward credits, campaign payment records and payout events
Tax information where required by law, including Form W-9 details such as your taxpayer identification number, which we use solely for IRS information reporting (e.g. Form 1099)
Referral activity: your invite link, who joined through it, and the verification status of referred users (to pay referral rewards and prevent fraud)
Fraud-prevention signals, including device and account signals used to detect duplicate accounts, self-referrals, verification farming and other rewards abuse

2.3 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Information

How you interact with our Services
Features you use and actions you take
Time, frequency, and duration of activities
Searches and viewing history
Referral source and invite-link activity

Device Information

Device type and model
Operating system and version
Unique device identifiers
Mobile network information
IP address
Browser type and version

Location Information

Approximate location from IP address
Precise location (only with your permission)
Location-based job recommendations

Analytics Information

App performance data
Crash reports and error logs
Feature usage statistics

2.4 Information from Third Parties

Google Play Sensitive Data Disclosure: Some of the information we collect is considered "sensitive personal data" under Google Play's policies (including financial information, professional background, user-generated videos, and workplace discussions). We collect and process this data only for purposes clearly described in this Privacy Policy.

Social Media (if you connect accounts)

Basic profile information
Professional information
Connections (to suggest networking opportunities)

Other Users

When users sync contacts (with permission)
References or endorsements about you
Content that includes you
Referral information when you join through another user's invite link

Service Providers

Verification outcomes from Stripe (verified / not verified and limited status information)
Payment and payout status from Stripe
Analytics providers

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide Our Services

Create and maintain your account
Display your professional profile and verification status
Connect you with job opportunities
Facilitate networking and business relationships
Operate the hiyrd Wallet: credit earnings and rewards, process payouts through Stripe, and maintain your transaction history
Administer campaigns: process applications, share relevant materials with the commissioning business, and manage approval and payment
Administer the verification reward and referral program
Provide customer support

3.2 To Improve and Personalize

Recommend relevant jobs, campaigns and connections
Customize content based on your interests
Develop new features
Improve our algorithms
Conduct research and analytics

3.3 To Communicate

Service-related announcements
Wallet, rewards, campaign and payout notifications
Job opportunities matching your profile
Networking suggestions
Security alerts
Marketing (with your consent)

3.4 For Safety, Security and Rewards Integrity

Verify accounts and confirm each profile belongs to a real, individual human
Detect and prevent fraud, including rewards fraud: duplicate accounts, self-referrals, verification farming, circular referrals and gamed campaign earnings
Detect and prevent spam
Investigate violations of our Terms, Campaign Terms and Community Guidelines
Enforce clawbacks and forfeitures of rewards or campaign payments obtained through fraud
Protect against illegal activities
Comply with legal obligations

3.5 For Legal, Tax and Financial Compliance

Meet IRS and state tax information-reporting obligations (e.g. Forms W-9 and 1099)
Meet anti-money-laundering, sanctions and know-your-customer requirements applied through Stripe
Respond to legal requests
Comply with applicable laws
Protect our rights and property
Prevent harm to users or the public

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Our Data Sharing Commitment

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your information in the specific circumstances described below.

We Do Not Sell or Share Data: We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah privacy laws. We have never sold personal information and have no plans to do so. Disclosures to Stripe to pay you, to businesses whose campaigns you apply for, and to tax authorities as required by law are not sales.

4.2 Your Public Profile

Your professional profile is public and can be:

Viewed by all hiyrd users
Found through search engines
Shared by other users
Accessed at hiyrd.com/[username]

Your public profile includes your verification badge if you are verified. It never includes your Wallet balance, earnings, bank details or tax information.

4.3 With Your Consent

When you apply to jobs
When you apply for campaigns
When you connect with other professionals
When you authorize third-party access

4.4 With Employers and Recruiters

When you apply for opportunities, we share:

Your public profile
Application materials
Contact information (if you consent)

4.5 With Businesses Commissioning Campaigns

When you apply for a paid campaign, we share with the commissioning business:

Your public profile and verification status
Your campaign application and any materials you submit with it
Campaign content you create, for review, approval and use under the hiyrd Campaign Terms of Service

Businesses do not receive your bank details, tax information or Wallet balance. hiyrd administers campaign payments; businesses pay hiyrd, and hiyrd pays you through Stripe.

4.6 With Stripe (Payments and Identity Verification)

To operate the hiyrd Wallet we share information with Stripe, and Stripe shares verification and payout status with us, as described in Section 2.2. Stripe's processing is governed by the Stripe Connected Account Agreement and Stripe's Privacy Policy, which you accept when you set up the Wallet.

4.7 Service Providers

We share information with vendors who help us:

Host and maintain our platform
Analyze usage and improve services
Send communications
Process payments and payouts
Provide customer support

All service providers must:

Protect your information
Use it only for specified purposes
Comply with this Privacy Policy

4.8 Legal, Tax and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information to:

Tax authorities, including the IRS, where information reporting is required (e.g. Form 1099)
Comply with legal obligations
Respond to lawful requests
Protect safety of users
Investigate fraud or security issues, including rewards and campaign fraud
Enforce our Terms, Campaign Terms and Guidelines
Protect our rights and property

4.9 Business Transfers

If hiyrd is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before any transfer that results in a change to this Privacy Policy.

4.10 Aggregated Information

We may share aggregated, non-identifying information about our users for business purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Portability

Access your personal information
Download your data
Request a copy of your information
View your Wallet transaction and earnings history in-app

5.2 Correction and Deletion

Account Deletion (Apple Required Disclosure): You may delete your account at any time from within the app by navigating to Settings → Account → Delete Account.

Google Play Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data directly within the app at any time.

When you initiate deletion:

Your profile becomes inaccessible immediately
Most data is permanently deleted within 30 days
Backups are removed within 90 days
Content that other users have reshared may remain until they delete it
Earned, undisputed Wallet balances are paid out under the Terms of Service before closure of your Wallet
Financial, tax and fraud-prevention records are retained as described in Section 6, as required by law
Approved campaign content owned by hiyrd or the commissioning brand under the Campaign Terms of Service is not deleted
We may retain information where required for legal, safety, or fraud-prevention purposes

Deletion Appeal: If you believe your account or data was deleted in error, you may request a review by contacting privacy@hiyrd.com.

You can also:

Update your profile anytime
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account
Request removal of specific content

5.3 Communication Preferences

Email notifications
Push notifications
Marketing communications
Job alerts

Payout, tax and security notifications are service communications and cannot be opted out of while you use the Wallet.

5.4 Privacy Settings

Profile visibility
Who can contact you
What information is public
Connected accounts

5.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

Right to know what information we collect
Right to delete personal information
Right to correct inaccurate personal information
Right to opt-out of "sales" (we don't sell data)
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights: privacy@hiyrd.com

Notice of Financial Incentive

Our verification reward ($5 for completing profile verification) and referral program ($5 each for referrer and referred user upon the referred user's verification) may be considered financial incentives under the CCPA, because receiving them involves providing personal information (a genuine verified profile and, for payment, identity and payout information processed by Stripe). The value of the incentive is reasonably related to the value of the data: a verified, genuine profile is what makes the hiyrd network function. Participation is entirely optional, requires you to be 18+ and a US resident, and you may withdraw at any time by not participating or by deleting your account. Rewards already credited to your Wallet remain yours. Full program terms are in Section 10 of our Terms of Service.

5.6 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If GDPR applies, you also have:

Right to object to processing
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Note: the hiyrd Wallet, rewards and campaigns are available only to US residents, so payment and tax processing described in this Policy does not generally involve EU/EEA or UK personal data.

5.7 State Privacy Rights

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have similar rights under state laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Necessary to provide Services
Required for legitimate business purposes
Required by law

After account deletion:

Profile removed within 30 days
Backups deleted within 90 days
Financial and tax records (Wallet transactions, payout records, Forms W-9 and 1099 data) are retained for at least seven (7) years as required by tax and financial recordkeeping laws
Fraud-prevention records, including records of forfeited or clawed-back rewards, are retained as long as necessary to prevent repeat abuse and defend legal claims
Approved campaign content owned under the Campaign Terms of Service is retained by hiyrd and the commissioning brand
Some information retained for legal/safety reasons

7. Data Security

7.1 Our Security Measures

Encryption in transit and at rest
Secure servers and infrastructure
Payment and payout data handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified processor
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication
Employee training and confidentiality
Incident response procedures

7.2 Your Responsibilities

Use a strong, unique password
Keep login credentials confidential
Enable two-factor authentication
Never share your payout or bank details in messages
Report security concerns immediately
Use secure networks when possible

7.3 No Guarantee

While we use industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. You use our Services at your own risk.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not for anyone under 17. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 17. The hiyrd Wallet, rewards and campaigns are restricted to users 18 and over, and we use your date of birth to enforce this. If you believe someone under 17 has provided us information, contact us immediately at privacy@hiyrd.com.

Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us to request deletion.

9. International Data Transfers

hiyrd is based in the United States. Your information will be:

Processed in the United States
Subject to US laws
Potentially transferred internationally

By using hiyrd, you consent to these transfers. We use appropriate safeguards for international transfers. The hiyrd Wallet, rewards and campaigns are available to US residents only.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

10.1 Third-Party Services We Use

Payments, payouts and identity verification: Stripe (Stripe Connect), under the Stripe Connected Account Agreement and Stripe Privacy Policy
Analytics: Google Analytics, Firebase
Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud
Communications: SendGrid, Twilio
Support: Zendesk

10.2 Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

10.3 Social Media Features

We access only professional information
You can disconnect anytime
Their privacy policies also apply

10.4 Third-Party SDK Disclosure

Some third-party SDKs (such as payments, analytics, crash reporting, and communications providers) may collect data directly from your device as part of their service integration. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

11.1 What We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for functionality
Analytics Cookies: Understand usage
Preference Cookies: Remember settings
Marketing Cookies: Measure ad effectiveness

11.2 Your Cookie Choices

Browser settings to block cookies
Opt-out of analytics
Do Not Track signals (honored where required)
Mobile ad identifiers settings

11.3 Consequences of Disabling

Some features may not work properly without cookies.

12. Marketing and Advertising

12.1 App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

We do not track your activity across third-party apps or websites for advertising purposes unless you explicitly grant permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.

12.2 Our Marketing

Job and campaign opportunities matching your profile
Platform features and updates
Professional development content
Industry insights

You can opt-out of marketing emails anytime.

12.3 Advertising and Sponsored Content

We may show relevant professional ads and clearly disclosed sponsored campaign content within our platform based on:

Your professional interests
Job search activity within hiyrd
Non-identifying information

Important:

We don't share your personal information with advertisers
Businesses commissioning campaigns receive only the information described in Section 4.5
We don't track you across other apps or websites
All advertising is contained within the hiyrd platform
You can opt-out of personalized ads in Settings

13. Specific Provisions

13.1 Professional Content Only

No dating or social content
Professional networking only
Real names required
No entertainment content

13.2 Trust and Safety

We may review content and messages for:

Scams and fraud (priority removal within 2 hours)
Illegal content (removal within 4 hours)
Harassment (review within 12 hours)
Fake accounts and rewards fraud (review within 24 hours)
Community Guidelines violations
Child safety concerns

13.3 No Impersonation; Verified Humans Only

You must use your real professional identity. Every profile must belong to a real, individual human being. False information, fake or duplicate accounts, and AI personas presented as real people violate our Terms and may result in account termination and forfeiture of rewards.

13.4 Employer and Business Accounts

Provide accurate company information
Post only legitimate opportunities
Comply with employment laws
Respect candidate privacy
Use campaign applicant information only for the campaign concerned

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via:

In-app notifications
Email to your registered address
Prominent notice on our website

Continuing to use hiyrd after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

15. Contact Information

15.1 Privacy Inquiries

15.2 Mailing Address

hiyrd Inc.
5900 Balcones Drive #15608
Austin, TX 78731
USA

15.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR inquiries: dpo@hiyrd.com

15.4 California Privacy Rights

California residents: privacy@hiyrd.com

16. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If GDPR applies, we process your information based on:

Contract: To provide our Services, including paying you for campaign work and rewards
Legal Obligation: Tax reporting, financial recordkeeping, and compliance with laws
Legitimate Interests: Platform safety, fraud and rewards-abuse prevention, and improvement
Consent: Marketing and optional features
Vital Interests: Protecting safety

17. Automated Decision Making

17.1 AI Content Moderation

We use automated systems to detect harmful or unprofessional content. These systems may flag or temporarily restrict content, but all enforcement decisions that materially affect an account are subject to human review. Users may appeal any moderation action.

17.2 Verification, Fraud and Rewards Decisions

We use automated systems to help detect fake or duplicate accounts, self-referrals, verification farming and other rewards abuse. Decisions to remove verification, withhold or claw back rewards, close Wallet access or terminate an account are subject to human review, and you may appeal them at support@hiyrd.com. Identity verification for payouts is performed by Stripe using its own automated systems, subject to Stripe's policies.

17.3 Other Automated Systems

Match you with job and campaign opportunities
Detect spam and fraud
Recommend connections
Personalize content

You can request human review of automated decisions that significantly affect you.

18. Additional Disclosures

18.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt-out of sale of personal information (though we don't sell it): privacy@hiyrd.com

18.2 Brazilian Residents (LGPD)

If LGPD applies, you have similar rights to GDPR.

18.3 Industry-Specific Compliance

We comply with sector-specific requirements when applicable.