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Effective Date: October 2, 2026 · Last Updated: October 2, 2026

🔒 Committed to DPDP Act 2023 & UIDAI Compliance SkillLink operates as a Data Fiduciary under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. We do not sell personal data, we never charge blue-collar workers brokerage or registration fees, and we enforce strict client-side privacy masking on government identity cards.

1. Introduction & Data Fiduciary Details

SkillLink ("we", "us", "our") is dedicated to empowering skilled workers and employers through a verified, transparent, and direct hiring network. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, store, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website (skilllink.in), application dashboards, and verification modules.

For regulatory purposes under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the Data Fiduciary is:
SkillLink Technologies Private Limited
Registered Office: Koramangala Industrial Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034, India.
Official Grievance Email: grievance@skilllink.in

2. Data We Collect

A. From Skilled Workers & Job Seekers:

  • Identity & Contact: Full name, verified mobile phone number (via SMS OTP), city, local locality, and service radius.
  • Trade Credentials: Trade discipline (e.g. Electrician, Driver, Plumber), years of experience, trade licences (wireman licence, driving licence), and ITI/educational certificates.
  • Verification Media: Live camera capture selfie for facial authentication, skill demonstration photos or short videos.
  • Government ID Proofs: Masked Aadhaar cards, Voter ID, or PAN cards submitted voluntary for Level 1/Level 2 badge verification.

B. From Employers & Hiring Managers:

  • Organization Details: Business legal name, trade name, GSTIN (Goods & Services Tax Identification Number), Udyam Registration number, and registered office address.
  • Authorized Representative: Name, work email address, mobile phone number, and designation of hiring personnel.
  • Job Posts & Hiring Requirements: Headcount, vacancy descriptions, wage ranges, and work location coordinates.

3. UIDAI Aadhaar Redaction & Privacy Shield

SkillLink strictly adheres to the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act and UIDAI guidelines:

  • Auto-Masking: Our platform employs client-side automated masking ([id-verifier.js](file:///a:/Tachyel/skill_link/js/id-verifier.js)) to black out the first 8 digits of any uploaded Aadhaar card before the file leaves your device. Only the last 4 digits (e.g. XXXX XXXX 1234) are stored.
  • Verhoeff Checksum: We validate Aadhaar number validity using the mathematical Dihedral D5 Verhoeff algorithm without needing to retain unencrypted 12-digit credentials.
  • No Core Biometrics: SkillLink does not store, request, or process core biometric records (fingerprints or iris scans) of any individual.

4. Legal Basis & Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data solely for lawful purposes on the basis of your explicit, informed consent:

  • To authenticate and maintain user accounts via secure SMS one-time passwords (OTP).
  • To independently audit trade qualifications and issue authentic verification badges.
  • To algorithmically match candidates with nearby hiring employers without intermediary middlemen.
  • To prevent fee extortion, scam offers, duplicate accounts, and wage dispute fraud.
  • To generate portable digital identity cards with cryptographically verifiable QR codes.

5. Data Storage, Security & Encryption

All data is hosted securely in ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified cloud data centers situated within the territory of the Republic of India (or authorized low-latency hubs in Singapore). We implement:

  • Row-Level Security (RLS): Granular PostgreSQL permissions ensure workers and employers can only view authorized records.
  • Private Document Storage: Identification documents sit inside private object buckets accessible only by the verified owner and authorized compliance auditors.
  • Encryption Standards: TLS 1.3 protocol for all browser transmissions and AES-256 bit encryption at rest for database volumes.

6. Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

As a Data Principal, you possess the following statutory rights:

  • Right to Access: You can review all personal data held in your profile at any time on your dashboard.
  • Right to Correction & Erasure: You may request the correction of inaccurate credentials or the deletion of your account and documents.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may toggle your availability status off or delete your registration by contacting our support team.
  • Right of Grievance Redressal: In case of unresolved queries, you may file a formal complaint with our Grievance Officer.

7. Data Retention & Non-Sharing Pledge

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information to third-party marketing brokers or advertisers. Data is retained only for the duration that your profile remains active. Upon verified account closure, document scans are scheduled for irreversible purging within 30 days, except where retention is mandated by law.

8. Grievance Officer & Regulatory Inquiries

In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the DPDP Act 2023, the details of the Grievance Redressal Officer are:

Mr. Arvind K. Swaminathan
Grievance Officer, SkillLink Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Email: grievance@skilllink.in
Helpline: 1800-754-5546 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM IST)