Data Retention & Deletion Policy

Effective: 18 September 2026 · Version: 2026-09-18-v1

This policy explains the retention and deletion approach used for Job Seeker, Employer and platform-security data.

1. Active accounts

Account and profile data is kept while an account is active and for as long as it is reasonably needed to provide the requested service, operate candidate/job features, protect the platform, handle disputes and meet applicable legal obligations.

2. Job Seeker recruiter-sharing withdrawal

When a Job Seeker withdraws recruiter-sharing consent, NaukariAdda immediately stops new candidate unlocks and blocks future resume re-downloads through the candidate-access feature. A later re-consent creates a new consent event; an older employer unlock does not automatically reactivate after a withdrawal/re-consent cycle.

3. Self-service account deletion

Job Seekers and Employers can request permanent deletion from Settings → Privacy & Account. Directly linked profile records are deleted. Certain minimal legal/security records may be retained or pseudonymised when reasonably necessary for fraud prevention, security, dispute handling or a legal obligation.

4. Resumes

A Job Seeker can delete a resume without deleting the account. A resume is also removed when the Job Seeker account is deleted through the platform's linked-record deletion process.

5. Employer copies

Employers who lawfully downloaded candidate information are required by the Employer/Recruiter Data Use Agreement to delete unnecessary copies when the recruitment purpose ends or when NaukariAdda informs them that sharing has been withdrawn, unless a specific law requires retention.

6. Backups

Encrypted backups may temporarily contain records that have since been deleted from the live database. Backup access is restricted and backups are intended for disaster recovery, not routine candidate-data use. Restored data should be reconciled with later deletion/withdrawal records where applicable.

7. Requests and complaints

Use the Contact / Complaint page for a deletion, correction, privacy or retention request that cannot be completed through the account controls.