Privacy Policy

01 Overview

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who:

• Visit our website at daydreamconsultancy.com
• Submit a job application or register as a candidate
• Engage Day Dream Consultancy as a client for recruitment or BPO services
• Attend our training programs
• Contact us via phone, email, or WhatsApp

Day Dream Consultancy acts as a Data Controller for personal data processed by us. We are committed to compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India.

02 Data We Collect

For Job Seekers & Candidates

• Full name, date of birth, and gender
• Contact details: phone number, email address, home address
• Resume/CV, education history, and work experience
• Skills, certifications, and professional references
• Current and expected salary/compensation details
• Government-issued identification (Aadhaar, PAN) where required for verification
• Interview notes, assessment results, and placement records

For Client Organizations

• Company name, CIN/GST number, and registered address
• Contact person's name, designation, and business email
• Job descriptions, hiring requirements, and organizational data
• Billing and payment information

Website Visitors

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
• Contact form submissions and inquiry details

03 How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through the following channels:

• Directly from you — via our website contact forms, job application forms, email, WhatsApp, or telephone
• Professional networks — LinkedIn profiles and other publicly available professional directories
• Job portals — Naukri.com, Shine.com, Indeed, and similar platforms where candidates have registered
• Referrals — from existing candidates, clients, or professional contacts
• Cookies and analytics — automatically when you browse our website (see section 9)

04 How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following lawful purposes:

• Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities
• Sharing candidate profiles with potential employers (with candidate consent)
• Conducting background and reference checks
• Delivering training programs and career development services
• Managing client engagements, service delivery, and invoicing
• Communicating about our services, new opportunities, and updates
• Improving our website and service quality
• Legal compliance and record-keeping obligations

05 Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

• Client organizations — Candidate data is shared with prospective employers only with the candidate's explicit consent
• Background verification agencies — For employment history and identity verification
• Technology service providers — Email, CRM, and website hosting providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
• Regulatory and legal authorities — Where required by law, court order, or government direction

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. We do not transfer personal data outside India unless adequate protections are in place.

06 Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

• Encrypted storage of sensitive personal data
• Role-based access controls — only authorized staff can access personal data
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Secure communication channels (SSL/TLS) for data transmission
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality

In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, in accordance with applicable law.

07 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:

• Active candidates: Data is retained for 3 years from last interaction
• Placed candidates: Records retained for 5 years from the date of placement
• Client contracts: Business records retained for 7 years as required by Indian tax and corporate laws
• Website enquiries: Contact form data retained for 2 years

Once the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

08 Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act, 2023 and applicable Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dayydreamconsultancy@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

09 Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

10 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including job portals, social media platforms, and partner sites. Day Dream Consultancy is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

11 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

12 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We will notify registered users of material changes via email.

Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13 Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, data requests, or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.