Thinkers Generation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our services — including clients, candidates, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes our practices in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, and principles aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website (thinkersgeneration.com), submitting your resume, or engaging our recruitment services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two primary ways: information you provide directly to us, and information we gather automatically when you interact with our website.
Information You Provide:
- Full name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Resume, CV, and professional portfolio documents
- Work experience, educational qualifications, and professional certifications
- Compensation expectations and availability details
- Identity documents submitted for background verification (when required)
- References and professional endorsements
- Communications exchanged with our consultants via email, phone, or chat
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie identifiers and session data (see Section 4)
- Geographic location data (country/city level only)
We collect only the information that is necessary to provide our recruitment and staffing services. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as medical records, political opinions, or religious beliefs unless explicitly required and consented to.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used exclusively to deliver, improve, and personalise our recruitment and talent solutions. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Match your profile with relevant job opportunities and client mandates
- Share your professional credentials (with your consent) with prospective employers
- Schedule and coordinate interviews between you and client organisations
- Communicate updates about your application status and new opportunities
- Conduct reference checks and background verification as part of the placement process
- Maintain our candidate and client database for future placement opportunities
- Improve our website functionality and user experience through analytics
- Send periodic newsletters and industry updates (opt-in only — you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Comply with applicable legal obligations and regulatory requirements
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making, profiling, or any form of direct marketing without your explicit consent.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
Thinkers Generation does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following circumstances:
| Recipient | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Client Organisations (Employers) | Sharing your profile for job matching and consideration | Your explicit consent before submission |
| Background Verification Agencies | Verifying employment history and credentials | Legitimate interest / contractual necessity |
| Technology Service Providers | CRM, email, and website hosting platforms | Data Processing Agreements in place |
| Legal / Regulatory Authorities | Compliance with court orders or statutory requirements | Legal obligation |
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and are prohibited from using it for any purpose beyond the specific service they provide to us.
We will always seek your explicit consent before sharing your profile with any prospective employer. You have full control over which opportunities your information is submitted for.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our content.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality such as navigation and session management. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to gather anonymised data about website usage patterns (via tools such as Google Analytics). This helps us improve our content and user experience.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.
- Marketing Cookies: Only deployed if you have opted into marketing communications. Used to track campaign effectiveness.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. A full cookie consent banner is presented on your first visit.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
- Active Candidates: Your profile is retained for 3 years from the date of your last active engagement with us.
- Placed Candidates: Post-placement records are maintained for 5 years to manage warranty periods and ongoing client relationships.
- Website Visitors: Analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months.
- Client Records: Business engagement records are retained for 7 years in compliance with Indian accounting and tax regulations.
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymised. You may also request early deletion of your data by contacting us (see Section 11).
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention obligations.
- Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data while a dispute or review is in progress.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data for transfer to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
We will respond to all valid data rights requests within 30 days. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or via the contact details in Section 11.
Data Security
We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Our security practices include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website
- Role-based access controls ensuring only authorised personnel can access candidate data
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure, password-protected CRM and document management systems
- Staff training on data protection obligations and confidentiality
- Physical security measures at all our office locations
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including job portals, client company websites, and social media platforms. These websites are operated independently and are not governed by this Privacy Policy.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Thinkers Generation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any external websites linked from our platform.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect, process, or retain personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.
Policy Updates
We review and update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. The most current version will always be available on this page with the date of last revision indicated.
For material changes that significantly affect how we use your personal information, we will notify you proactively via email (where we hold your email address) or via a prominent notice on our website prior to the change taking effect.
Your continued use of our services after a policy update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Data Privacy team:
- Company: Thinkers Generation
- Email: [email protected]
- General Enquiries: [email protected]
- Address: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Have a Privacy Concern?
Our team will respond to all enquiries within 30 days.