Abroad Jobs ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Abroad Jobs mobile application and website located at https://emps.co.in (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Job Seeker Account Information
When you register as a job seeker, we collect:
- Account Details: Full name, email address, mobile number, password (stored encrypted)
- Profile Information: Professional experience, education history, skills, languages, job preferences
- Documents: Resume/CV files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, image formats) uploaded for job applications
- Job Preferences: Desired job categories, salary expectations (in INR), preferred locations
- Profile Photo: Images you explicitly select via the system photo picker
1.2 Recruiter Account Information
When you register as a recruiter, we additionally collect:
- Personal Details: Full name, work email, mobile number, designation
- Company Information: Company name, website URL, industry, company size, headquarters location, company description
- Verification Documents: Company license or registration certificate (PDF or image) uploaded for account verification
- Job Postings: Job titles, descriptions, salary ranges (in INR), requirements, and job images you upload
1.3 Payment and Subscription Data
If you subscribe to a premium plan (job seeker or recruiter), we collect:
- Subscription Status: Your active plan, billing cycle, and renewal date
- Transaction Records: Payment intent IDs, invoice IDs, and transaction timestamps
- Billing Contact: Email address used for invoice delivery
Card Data: We do not store your card number, CVV, or full card details. All payment card data is handled directly by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. See Section 6 (Third-Party Services) for details.
1.3.1 Referral Program and Payout Data
If you use the Refer & Earn program, we collect and store:
- Referral Information: Your referral code, who referred you, and the people who registered with your code
- Reward and Wallet Records: Rewards you earned (amount, level, status and the purchase they came from) and every change to your referral balance
- Withdrawal Details: When you request a withdrawal, your UPI ID, or your bank account holder name, account number and IFSC code, together with the amount, fee, status and payment reference
- Tax Details: Where the law requires, identification or tax details (such as PAN) needed to pay you
Payout Details: Your UPI ID and bank details are used only to pay your withdrawals. They are visible to authorised staff who process payments, are shown to you in masked form in the app, and are never shown to other users.
1.4 Device and Technical Data
When you use our mobile app, we automatically collect:
- FCM Token: Your device's Firebase Cloud Messaging token, used exclusively to deliver push notifications to your device
- Device Information: Device type and operating system version (collected by Firebase SDK)
- App Usage Data: Log data, crash reports, and feature usage analytics to improve the app
- Network State: Whether you are connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data (used to optimise data loading)
1.4.1 Fraud-Prevention Signals (Referral Program)
To keep the Refer & Earn program fair and to stop fake or self-referrals, when you create an account we collect:
- Device identifier: the Android ID of your device. We do not collect your IMEI, serial number, phone number from the SIM, or advertising ID. The identifier is converted to a one-way hash on our server and the original value is not stored.
- App version, device model and Android version at the time you register.
- IP address used when you register.
- Card fingerprint: when you pay for a subscription, our payment processor (Stripe) gives us an identifier that recognises the same card across payments. We never receive or store the card number.
These signals are used only to detect accounts that appear to belong to the same person, and to hold a referral reward for manual review when they match. They are not used for advertising or shared with third parties, and are kept only while needed for fraud prevention and as required by law.
1.5 Contact List (Optional, Refer & Earn)
After you sign up or sign in (on the app permissions screen, up to three times), and whenever you tap Invite from Contacts in Refer & Earn, the app shows an in-app disclosure explaining the points below. Only if you tap Agree does it ask for the Contacts permission, and only if you allow it:
- What we collect: the name, phone number(s) and email address(es) of all contacts saved on your phone
- Where it goes: the contact list is uploaded to our servers (emps.co.in) and stored with your account; it is uploaded once when you agree and refreshed about once a month while the app has the Contacts permission
- How we use it: to list your contacts in the app so you can invite them with your referral link, and so EMPS can send them invitations to join EMPS Jobs and information about job openings
This is optional; the app works fully without it. Contact data is not sold or shared with third parties. You can stop it at any time with "Stop sharing contacts" on the invite screen or by turning off the Contacts permission in your device settings, and you can ask us to delete contacts already uploaded by emailing support@emps.co.in.
1.6 Photo and File Selection
Our app uses the Android system document and photo picker for all file selections. This means:
- You explicitly choose which files or photos to share with our app
- We only receive the specific file you select — not your entire library
- On Android 13 and above, no broad media permissions are required
- On older Android versions, limited storage access may be requested solely to enable file selection
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your job seeker or recruiter account
- To match job seekers with relevant job opportunities
- To enable recruiters to find and review suitable candidates
- To process subscription payments and deliver invoices to your email
- To send push notifications for job alerts, application updates, and platform announcements
- To verify recruiter company credentials and maintain platform integrity
- To facilitate professional networking and job referrals
- To run the Refer & Earn program: linking referrals to the person who invited them, calculating and approving rewards, and processing withdrawals
- To provide customer support and respond to enquiries
- To improve our Service through analytics and usage data
- To detect and prevent fraud and unauthorised access
- To comply with legal obligations under applicable Indian law
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Employers/Recruiters: When you apply for a job, your profile and resume are shared with the recruiting company
- With Job Seekers: Recruiter profiles and company information are visible to job seekers on the platform
- Within the Referral Program: If someone referred you, they can see your name, the date you joined, your plan status and the rewards they earned from your purchases; you can see the same about people you refer. Payment and payout details are never shared with other users
- With Payment Processors: We share necessary transaction data with Stripe to process subscription payments (see Section 6)
- With Firebase/Google: Device tokens and crash data are processed by Firebase (Google) to deliver push notifications and app analytics
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the successor entity
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after account deletion request
- Job Application Data: Retained for 3 years for record-keeping and dispute resolution
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with financial and tax regulations
- Referral, Reward and Withdrawal Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with financial and tax regulations, including after account deletion
- Fraud-Prevention Signals (device identifier hash, IP address, card fingerprint): Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after account deletion, to prevent repeat abuse
- Uploaded Documents (Resumes, Licenses): Retained while your account is active; deleted within 90 days of account deletion
- FCM Tokens: Updated on each app launch; invalidated when you uninstall the app or revoke notification permission
- Contact Data: Retained while your account is active; deleted on request by emailing support@emps.co.in
- Log Data: Retained for 12 months for security and service improvement
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings
- Referral Data: You can view your referral activity, earnings and withdrawal history in the app. Records that we must keep for accounting and legal reasons cannot be deleted before the retention period in Section 4 ends
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data via the in-app / web account deletion feature or by emailing support@emps.co.in
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Notification Opt-out: Disable push notifications through your device settings at any time
- Contact Sharing Control: Stop sharing with "Stop sharing contacts" in Refer & Earn > Invite from Contacts, or turn off the Contacts permission in your device settings
- Subscription Cancellation: Cancel your subscription at any time through the app; access continues until the end of the billing period
- Marketing Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in any email we send
6. Third-Party Services
Stripe (Payment Processing)
We use Stripe, Inc. to process subscription payments. When you subscribe to a premium plan, your payment is handled directly by Stripe. Stripe may collect your name, email, card details, and billing address. Stripe's privacy policy is available at https://stripe.com/privacy. We receive only a Stripe Customer ID and transaction status — never your full card details.
Firebase / Google (Push Notifications & Analytics)
We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) by Google to deliver push notifications. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage analytics as described in Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Sign-In (Optional)
You may optionally sign in or pre-fill your registration using your Google account. If you do, Google shares your name and email with us. We do not receive your Google password. Google's privacy policy applies to this interaction.
7. Permissions Explained
Our Android app requests the following permissions:
- INTERNET: Required to connect to our servers and deliver all app features
- ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE / ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: To detect connectivity status and optimise data loading
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To send you job alerts, application status updates, and platform notifications (you can deny or revoke this)
- VIBRATE: To vibrate on notification receipt (no data collected)
- READ_CONTACTS: Optional — requested on the permissions screen after sign-in (up to three times) and from Invite from Contacts in Refer & Earn, always after an in-app disclosure you must agree to; your contact list is uploaded to our servers as described in Section 1.5
- READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Required only on Android 9 and below for file selection; not used on Android 10 and above
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE / FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC: Used to reliably upload large files (resumes, company licenses) in the background without interruption
- RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED / WAKE_LOCK: Used to reschedule pending notifications after device restart
You can manage all permissions through your device's Settings → Apps → Abroad Jobs → Permissions at any time.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted password storage (bcrypt hashing)
- Laravel Sanctum token-based authentication for API access
- Restricted admin access controls
- Regular security updates and assessments
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Our servers are primarily based in India. As we provide international job placement services, some data may be processed by third-party services (Stripe, Firebase) operating in other countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers consistent with applicable law.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@emps.co.in and we will promptly remove it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date, and for significant changes, by sending an in-app notification or email. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Google Play Policy Compliance
Our app complies with Google Play's privacy and data handling requirements:
- READ_CONTACTS Permission: Used for the optional referral invitations (Refer & Earn); the contact list (names, phone numbers, emails) is uploaded to emps.co.in only after the user accepts an in-app prominent disclosure, as required by Play policy
- Photo / File Picker: We use the Android system document picker and photo picker — no broad media library access is required on Android 10 and above
- Foreground Service: Used solely for reliable file upload (resumes, company licenses); declared with FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC type
- Data Minimisation: We collect only the data necessary to operate the job portal and payment features
- Payment Transparency: Subscription pricing, billing cycle, and auto-renewal terms are clearly disclosed before purchase
- Account Deletion: Users can delete their account and all associated data from within the app, via our web account deletion page, or by contacting support@emps.co.in
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
- Email: support@emps.co.in
- Privacy Enquiries: privacy@emps.co.in
- Phone: +91 701 646 1808
- Address: Abroad Jobs, India
We will respond to all enquiries within 30 days of receipt.
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