Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [01/09/2026]
Last Updated: [01/09/2026]
FirstConnection respects your privacy and is committed to responsible handling of personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, when we may share it and the choices available to you.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on the Services you use, we may collect:
Personal Information
Name
Date of birth/age
Gender, where voluntarily provided
Email address
Mobile number
City/location
Profile photograph
Education Information
School/college
Course
Degree
Academic information
Graduation year
Certifications
Career Information
Resume/CV
Skills
Work experience
Career interests
Job preferences
Projects
Portfolio information
Professional profiles
Assessment Information
For services such as Bharat Audit or Interview Arena:
Assessment responses
Interview responses
Scores
Performance data
AI-generated assessment outputs
Communication/interview recordings where applicable
Payment Information
Payments may be processed through authorised payment providers.
We may receive transaction-related information such as:
Transaction ID
Payment status
Amount
Date/time
Payment method type
We do not require access to your full card or banking credentials.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
Create and manage accounts
Deliver purchased Services
Conduct assessments
Generate career/skill reports
Provide AI-based recommendations
Facilitate recruiter connections
Match candidates with relevant opportunities
Provide career assistance
Communicate with users
Process payments
Provide customer support
Improve our Services
Detect fraud and misuse
Maintain security
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
3. Recruiter Sharing
Where you choose a service involving recruiter opportunities, relevant profile information may be shared with participating employers/recruiters.
We aim to share information that is relevant to the recruitment purpose.
Users should carefully review the information they provide before submitting a profile for recruiter consideration.
4. College Sharing
Where a student uses FirstConnection through a participating college, certain information may be made available to authorised college administrators according to the applicable program and permissions.
The scope of such sharing should be communicated to the student/parent as applicable.
5. AI Processing
FirstConnection may use AI systems to:
Analyse resumes
Assess skills
Conduct interview simulations
Generate feedback
Identify skill gaps
Provide career recommendations
Match profiles with opportunities
AI outputs may be generated automatically and may not always be accurate.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
Login/session management
Security
Analytics
Performance
Personalisation
Understanding platform usage
Users may manage cookies through browser settings, subject to the impact this may have on platform functionality.
7. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party providers for:
Payment processing
Cloud hosting
Communication
Analytics
Authentication
Scheduling
Video/audio services
Customer support
Recruitment services
These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, contractual requirements, legitimate operational requirements and applicable legal obligations.
When information is no longer required, we may delete, anonymise or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including rights to:
Access information
Request correction
Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing
Request deletion where applicable
Raise concerns regarding processing
Make complaints through applicable channels
The DPDP Act provides for withdrawal of consent and requires processing to cease in circumstances specified by the Act, subject to legal exceptions.
Requests may be sent to:
Privacy Contact: [Support@firstconection.in]
11. Children's Data
FirstConnection may provide services to students, including minors.
Where applicable, we will obtain and manage parental/guardian consent in accordance with applicable law.
Parents or guardians may contact us regarding the personal information of a child.
12. Data Breach
If a personal-data breach occurs, FirstConnection will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law and regulatory requirements.
13. International Transfers
Some third-party technology providers may process information outside India.
Where applicable, such processing will be undertaken subject to contractual, technical and legal safeguards.
14. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will be published on our website.