Geek Ladder Private Limited

Effective Date: 15 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Geek Ladder Private Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access or use www.geekladder.in (“website”, “platform”, “service”).

By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

1. Personal Data We Collect

When you visit our platform, register an account, or interact with our services, we may collect the following personal data:

Contact information such as name, email address, and phone number

User account credentials

Résumé and job-related information, including skills, work history, and preferences

Technical information such as IP address, cookies, device details, and browser type

Usage data including pages visited, activity logs, and search behavior

Any information voluntarily submitted through forms, job applications, or communications

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

To operate, manage, and improve the platform and its services

To enable job search functionality and facilitate applications to employers or recruiters

To personalize job recommendations, content, and user experience

To monitor platform performance, security, and prevent misuse

To communicate with users regarding service-related matters

To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (India)

We collect, use, and process personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Processing is carried out based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

Your consent

Performance of services requested by you

Compliance with legal obligations

Legitimate uses permitted under applicable Indian law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer. Withdrawal of consent may limit our ability to provide certain services.

4. Safeguarding and Security of Data

Geek Ladder Private Limited implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to:

Prevent unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure of personal data

Protect personal data against loss, theft, or destruction

Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel and service providers who require such access for legitimate operational purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential website functionality and security

Enhance user experience and personalize content

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

Cookies do not provide access to your computer or personal files. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the platform may not function properly.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

Employers or recruiters when you apply for jobs or choose to make your profile visible

Third-party service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, communications, or technical operations

Government authorities or regulators where required by applicable law

We do not rent, sell, trade, or commercially exploit personal data.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored or processed outside India through trusted third-party service providers or cloud infrastructure partners.

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws and security standards.

8. Data Retention

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

Provide services to users

Meet legal, regulatory, and business requirements

Fulfill the purposes for which the data was collected

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights as a Data Principal (India)

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Withdraw consent for further processing

Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted by contacting our Data Protection Officer. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Limiting Collection of Personal Data

Users may:

Choose not to provide optional personal information

Modify consent preferences where available

Request account deletion if they no longer wish to use the platform

Please note that restricting data collection may affect access to certain platform features.

11. External Website Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies before sharing personal data.

12. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact

For questions, requests, or grievances relating to personal data or privacy:

Data Protection Officer
Geek Ladder Private Limited
Email: dpo@geekladder.com
India

Acknowledgment

By using www.geekladder.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.