Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Rise92 (“Rise92,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you interact with Rise92 through our website, products, services, platforms, communications, and talent network (collectively, the “Services”).

Rise92 is a premium global hiring and talent partner that provides companies with direct, at‑cost access to highly vetted, off‑market professionals based primarily in Pakistan. Our business model is built on trust, transparency, and long‑term partnerships. This policy reflects those principles.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Companies, founders, hiring managers, and representatives (“Clients”) engaging Rise92 for talent services
  • Professionals, candidates, and members of our vetted talent network (“Talent”)
  • Visitors to our website and digital properties (“Visitors”)
  • Any individual who communicates with us via email, forms, events, or other channels

This policy does not apply to information processed on behalf of Clients as a data processor under a separate agreement, where a Client acts as the data controller.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate a high‑trust, premium hiring ecosystem. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with Rise92.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

For Clients:

  • Full name, business email address, phone number
  • Company name, role, and business details
  • Hiring requirements, role specifications, compensation bands, and engagement preferences
  • Billing, invoicing, and contractual information
  • Communications, feedback, and correspondence

For Talent:

  • Full name, contact information, location, and nationality
  • Professional history, CV/resume, portfolio links, and work samples
  • Skills, experience, compensation expectations, and availability
  • Identity verification and compliance information where legally required
  • Interview notes, assessments, and vetting outcomes

For All Users:

  • Information submitted through forms, surveys, or applications
  • Communications with our team (email, chat, calls)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our digital platforms, we may collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, and interaction data
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Referrals and professional recommendations
  • Background verification providers (where applicable and lawful)
  • Public professional sources (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolios)
  • Service providers assisting with payments, compliance, or analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information strictly for purposes aligned with our role as a trusted global talent partner.

3.1 Core Service Delivery

  • Matching Clients with suitable, vetted Talent
  • Facilitating interviews, engagements, and long‑term partnerships
  • Managing contracts, compliance, payroll coordination, and invoicing
  • Supporting ongoing talent relationships and performance

3.2 Business Operations

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our Services
  • Managing client relationships and account support
  • Conducting internal analysis, reporting, and planning
  • Ensuring quality, fairness, and integrity in our vetting processes

3.3 Communications

  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Sending service‑related updates and operational communications
  • Sharing insights, reports, or thought leadership (where opted‑in)

3.4 Legal and Compliance

  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
  • Preventing fraud, abuse, or misuse of our Services
  • Enforcing our agreements and policies

We do not sell personal data and do not monetize personal information through advertising networks.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Where required by law (including GDPR and similar frameworks), Rise92 processes personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide hiring, talent placement, compliance, and operational services
  • Legitimate interests – to operate a trusted, premium talent ecosystem, provided such interests are not overridden by individual rights
  • Consent – for optional communications such as newsletters or insights
  • Legal obligation – to meet employment, tax, regulatory, and compliance requirements

5. How We Share Information

We share personal information only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards.

5.1 With Clients and Talent

  • Client information is shared with relevant internal teams
  • Talent information is shared with Clients only for legitimate hiring evaluation and engagement purposes

5.2 With Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third parties who support our operations, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Payment and invoicing partners
  • Compliance, identity verification, and background check providers
  • Analytics and security service providers

All service providers are contractually bound to confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5.3 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose information if required by law or in good faith to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of Rise92, our users, or others

6. International Data Transfers

Rise92 operates globally, with a core talent ecosystem based in Pakistan and Clients located worldwide. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Data transfer agreements
  • Lawful transfer mechanisms recognized by applicable data protection laws

We take steps to ensure transferred data receives an equivalent level of protection.

7. Data Retention

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

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Maintain ongoing talent or client relationships
  • Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

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

8. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure access controls and authentication
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest where appropriate
  • Regular security reviews and monitoring

While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we are committed to maintaining a level of protection consistent with the sensitivity of the data we handle.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Understand website usage and performance
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – to request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations
  • Right to restrict processing – to request limitation of how your data is used
  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object – to certain processing activities based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent

We respond to all verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. Children’s Privacy

Rise92 does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. Our Services are intended for professionals and businesses only.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may reach out to us at [email protected]

We may designate a Data Protection Officer or privacy lead where legally required.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of certain data disclosures (where applicable)

Rise92 does not sell personal information as defined under California law.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to Rise92’s place of incorporation, without regard to conflict of law principles.