Privacy Policy

Section 01

Who We Are

Argus Solutions is an HR consulting and recruitment firm headquartered at Plot G, Gautam Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751014, India. We operate as a data controller for the personal information you provide to us.

Section 02

Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, phone number and company name (via contact forms)
• Resume/CV, work history, skills and career information (from candidates)
• Job requirements, hiring preferences and company details (from employers)
• Messages and enquiries submitted through our website
• Newsletter subscription email addresses

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent and navigation patterns
• Referral source (how you found our website)
• Device information and screen resolution
• Cookie data (see Section 5)

Section 03

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment and HR consulting services to you
• To match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• To communicate about your enquiries, applications or mandates
• To send newsletters and HR insights (only with your consent)
• To improve our website experience and service quality
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our services
• To respond to your requests and provide customer support

Section 04

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:

• With employers: Candidate profiles are shared with relevant client organisations for job placement purposes — only with the candidate's knowledge and consent
• With candidates: Job requirements and company information shared as part of recruitment mandates
• Service providers: Trusted third-party tools that help us operate our website (e.g. email, analytics, form processing) — under strict data protection agreements
• Legal authorities: When 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 — you will be notified in advance

We never share your data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

Section 05

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (navigation, form submissions)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Section 06

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers in India. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted via our website
• Restricted access — only authorised personnel can access personal data
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability checks
• Secure third-party form processing (Web3Forms)

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to addressing any breaches promptly.

Section 07

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate profiles: Up to 3 years from last interaction, or until you request deletion
• Employer enquiries: Up to 2 years from project completion
• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics: Up to 26 months (standard analytics retention)
• Legal records: As required by applicable Indian law

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Section 08

Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or data processing at any time
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Grievance Officer (Section 12)
• Right to Nominate: Nominate another person to exercise these rights on your behalf

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@argsol.in. We will respond within 30 days.

Section 09

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as LinkedIn, job portals, or partner platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

Section 10

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

Section 11

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 12

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address data privacy concerns:

Section 13

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.