1. Introduction

Vihagamedia (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates www.vihagamedia.com (“Site”) and provides programmatic ad‑ops services globally. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data we collect from job applicants and ad‑impression tracking worldwide.

2. Data We Collect

a. Applicant Data

• Name, email, phone number

• Resume/CV, cover letter, portfolio

• Interview feedback and assessment notes

b. Website & Advertising Data

• Cookies & similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)

• Device & browser information, IP address, ad interactions

• Geolocation (general region only)

3. How We Use Your Data

• Recruitment: Process applications, schedule interviews, assess fit

• Communications: Send updates about your application status

• Analytics & Marketing: Optimize our Site and ad campaigns; measure ad performance globally

• Legal Compliance: Meet contractual, tax, or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• India (IT Act): Consent; legitimate interests

• GDPR (EU applicants): Consent; performance of contract; legitimate interests

• CCPA (California residents): Business purposes; as permitted under the law

5. Sharing & Disclosure

• We share applicant data only with:

  • Internal hiring managers and interviewers

  • Third‑party HR platforms or background‑check vendors (with your consent)

• Ad & analytics data may be shared (in aggregate/anonymized form) with advertising partners (e.g., Google, Facebook, programmatic DSPs)

6. Your Rights & Choices

For Applicants:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data upon request

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

For EEA Individuals (GDPR):

• Right to access, rectify, or erase data

• Right to restrict or object to processing

• Right to data portability

For California Residents (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal data we collect and share

• Right to request deletion of personal data

• Right to opt out of sale (we do not “sell” personal data)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vihagamedia.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze Site usage (Google Analytics)

• Deliver targeted ads (e.g., via Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

8. Data Retention

• Applicant Data: Retained up to 2 years after your last interaction, unless you request deletion

• Analytics & Ad Data: Retained for up to 26 months (per Google Analytics defaults) or as required by our ad partners

9. Security

We implement industry‑standard safeguards (encryption in transit, secure servers, access controls) to protect your data.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (including India, the US, EU). Where required, we use standard contractual clauses or other GDPR‑approved transfer mechanisms.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. We’ll post a new “Last updated” date here. We encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about your personal data or this policy, please contact:
Email: privacy@vihagamedia.com
Address: Vihaga Media, Hyderabad, India

Note: Consult legal counsel to ensure full compliance with local regulations and any industry‑specific requirements.