Last Updated: April 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the websites, applications, products, and services (collectively, the "Services") provided by DINQ ("we," "our," or "DINQ"). DINQ is an AI-powered developer mining platform that provides talent screening, matching, and evaluation services by integrating data from multiple platforms.

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you agree to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Visitors to our websites (dinq.io and its subdomains)
Users who register for and use a DINQ account
Candidates who apply for positions or are evaluated through our platform
Recruiters and enterprises who use our talent matching and screening services
Any interactions with DINQ, including email communications, social media interactions, etc.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Registration details such as name, email address, phone number, password, etc.
Profile Information: Educational background, work experience, skills, certifications, achievements, etc.
Job Seeking Information: Career preferences, salary expectations, location preferences, etc.
Recruiter Information: Company name, size, industry, hiring needs, job descriptions, etc.
Payment Information: Payment methods, billing addresses (where applicable)
Communication Content: Your communications with our customer support team or with other users through our platform

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Access times, pages visited, features used, search queries, click records, etc.
Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, language settings, etc.
Location Information: General location (based on IP address) or precise location (if you authorize)
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies

3.3 Third-Party Data Sources

With your authorization, we may collect publicly available information about you from:

GitHub
Google Scholar
OpenReview
Twitter/X
Hugging Face
LinkedIn
Personal websites
Other professional platforms or academic databases

We may also receive information from recruitment partners or background check services, but only with your consent.

4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

4.1 Core Service Functions

Create and maintain your DINQ account
Provide achievement aggregation and display services
Perform talent matching and recommendations
Generate professional resumes and skills visualizations
Provide career planning advice
Offer talent screening and evaluation services for recruiters
Build collaboration relationship graphs and scoring systems

4.2 Service Improvement and Analytics

Research and analyze user behavior to improve our services
Develop new features and services
Monitor and enhance platform performance and security
Generate industry trend and market insight reports

4.3 Communications

Send service notifications and updates
Provide customer support
Send customized career opportunities or talent recommendations
Deliver career development information and advice to individual users
Provide talent market insights and recruitment strategy advice to business users

4.4 Marketing

Promote our services and features (you can opt out at any time)
Host professional events and webinars
Provide personalized content and recommendations

4.5 Legal Compliance and Security

Verify user identities
Prevent fraud and abuse
Protect user and system security
Comply with legal obligations and requirements

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Sharing with Your Consent

With potential employers when you apply for positions
With potential candidates when recruiters use our platform
With specific third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing

5.2 Service Providers

Cloud storage and data processing providers
Analytics and market research service providers
Customer support and communication tool providers
Payment processing providers
Security service providers

5.3 Legal Requirements

In response to court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
To protect DINQ's, our users', or the public's rights, property, or safety
To investigate fraud or violations of our Terms of Service
In response to legitimate requests by government authorities

5.4 Business Transfers

If DINQ undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership.

6. Data Security

We implement multi-layered security measures to protect your information:

Using encryption technologies to protect data in transit and at rest
Implementing access controls and authentication mechanisms
Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Training employees on data protection
Developing data breach response plans

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information from our systems within a reasonable timeframe, though we may retain certain information to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce agreements.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Update or correct your personal information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent previously given

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe specified by applicable law.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our Services. These technologies help us:

Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Understand how users interact with our Services
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Analyze and optimize our website performance

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

10. International Data Transfers

DINQ operates globally, and your information may be transferred to locations outside of your country/region, including to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal data, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and comply with applicable data protection laws. This may include entering into standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

11. Region-Specific Supplemental Terms

11.1 Users in the People's Republic of China

If you are located in mainland China, we comply with the Personal Information Protection Law of the PRC and related regulations:

We will clearly inform you of the purpose, manner, and scope of processing your personal information
We will not process your sensitive personal information without your explicit consent
We will not transfer your personal information abroad unless the conditions stipulated by law are met and your separate consent is obtained
You have the right to access, copy, correct, supplement, delete your personal information, and request explanations of personal information processing rules

11.2 Users in the European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the GDPR and related data protection laws.

11.3 California Users

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

12. Children's Privacy

DINQ's Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that we may have collected personal information from a child under 16, please contact us promptly, and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on dinq.io and will include the last updated date.

For significant changes, we will notify registered users via email or post a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about any updates.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: [DINQ Company Address]
Website: https://www.dinq.io/contact

If you are not satisfied with our response to your request, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

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