Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 September 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how HireXTech (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit hirextech.com (the “Site”). We are committed to safeguarding visitor privacy and complying with global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679), the UK GDPR, and Google’s EU User Consent Policy.

1. Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for personal data processed on this Site is HireXTech. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection and Editorial Team at:

Email: support@hirextech.com
Contact Page: hirextech.com/contact

2. Information We Collect

A. Automatically collected technical data

When you navigate through the Site, standard web-server logs may automatically record your IP address, browser type and version, referring URL, pages accessed, operating system, and the date and time of each request. This information is used strictly to diagnose technical issues, protect against malicious traffic, and optimize site performance.

B. Browser cookies and local storage

We use browser storage mechanisms strictly to enhance your browsing experience:

Theme preference: Stored locally in your browser (localStorage key interviewprep.theme) so you can switch between light and dark modes without creating an account.
Bookmarked questions: Stored strictly on your local device (localStorage key interviewprep.bookmarks) so you can review saved technical interview questions offline or across visits without server-side account tracking.
Session cookies: Temporary, HTTP-only session cookies used for secure navigation and CSRF protection.

C. Contact inquiries

If you voluntarily submit inquiries via our Contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, subject line, and the message content solely to respond to your request. We do not use this information for promotional marketing without your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements that help fund the free educational resources provided on HireXTech. Google and its advertising partners use cookies (such as the Google DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Under Google’s EU User Consent Policy, for visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK), ads are served in accordance with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). You can review, grant, or revoke your consent preferences for personalized advertising at any time.

You can also opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting:

4. Legal Bases for Processing under GDPR (Article 6)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure network security, prevent fraudulent activity, monitor server performance, and maintain an accessible technical reference library.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where required by law (such as for non-essential advertising cookies or personalized ad targeting through Google AdSense), processing is based on your voluntary, informed consent.
Performance of a Contract / Responding to Inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): When you contact us directly for editorial feedback, corrections, or support.
Legal Compliance (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where necessary to fulfill statutory legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR (Articles 15–22)

If you reside in the EEA, the UK, or jurisdictions with comparable privacy frameworks, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access (Art. 15): You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) (Art. 17): You may request the deletion of your personal data where retention is no longer necessary.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): You have the right to request a temporary pause on processing under specific conditions.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): You may request to receive your provided personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21): You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@hirextech.com. We will respond within thirty (30) days in accordance with GDPR requirements.

6. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority (DPA). You can find your relevant supervisory authority at the European Data Protection Board Directory. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell, lease, or rent personal data to third parties. Information may only be processed by vetted third-party service providers (such as hosting infrastructure providers, content delivery networks, and certified advertising partners like Google) strictly under data processing agreements and standard contractual clauses (SCCs) to ensure equivalent protection.

8. Data Retention Policy

Web server access logs are automatically overwritten or deleted on a 30-day rotating schedule unless needed to investigate a security incident. Inquiries sent through our contact form are retained only for as long as necessary to resolve your request. Local storage data (bookmarks and theme) remains on your own device until you clear your browser history or cache.

9. Children’s Privacy

HireXTech is an educational platform intended for university students, job seekers, and software engineering professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age (or under 13 where applicable). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact support@hirextech.com and we will delete the data immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect updates to our services or changes in legal regulations. When changes occur, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this document. Continued use of HireXTech constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy and your data rights:

HireXTech Editorial & Privacy Desk
Email: support@hirextech.com
Website: hirextech.com
Contact Form: hirextech.com/contact