Summary
Atheer collects data to provide AI-powered hiring services to GCC organizations. We do not sell your data. Candidate data is used only for the hiring process you are participating in. You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data. Our AI assists human decision-makers but does not make final hiring decisions alone.
1. Introduction
Atheer Technologies ("Atheer", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our AI Hiring Operating System and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information in connection with the Services:
Personal Identification Information
Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and other information you provide when registering or using our Services.
Candidate Data
CV/resume data, work history, educational background, assessment results, interview recordings, transcriptions, behavioral analysis scores, and hiring decision outcomes submitted through the platform.
Usage Data
Information about how you access and use our Services, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and actions taken within the platform.
Communication Data
Records of correspondence, support tickets, and communications with our team.
Technical Data
Device identifiers, cookies, session tokens, and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Services
- To process and evaluate job applications and candidate assessments
- To generate AI-powered hiring recommendations and analytics
- To improve and personalize the user experience
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and support
- To send relevant product information and marketing communications (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations under Saudi Arabian law, UAE regulations, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- To conduct research and analysis to improve our AI models and Services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Contractual Necessity: Processing required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you or your organization.
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications.
Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the European Union (for EU data subjects).
5. Data Storage and Transfers
Atheer operates primarily within the GCC region. Your data may be stored on servers located in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.
When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements, and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Candidate data is retained for a period of 24 months following the completion of a hiring process, unless a longer period is required by law or agreed upon with the employing organization.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Employers and Recruiters: Candidate data is shared with the organizations using Atheer to conduct hiring processes, as this is the core function of our Services.
Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors to support our operations (cloud infrastructure, analytics, email delivery). These vendors are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or other applicable jurisdictions.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.
7. AI and Automated Decision-Making
Atheer uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist in candidate evaluation, screening, and ranking. Our AI systems analyze CV data, assessment performance, interview responses, and behavioral signals to generate scores and recommendations.
Important: Our AI-generated recommendations are designed to assist human decision-makers, not replace them. Final hiring decisions remain with the employer organization.
You have the right to request human review of any automated assessment that significantly affects you. To exercise this right, contact us at privacy@aiatheer.com.
We continuously audit our AI models for bias and fairness across demographic groups, and we are committed to transparent, explainable AI outputs.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Human Review: Request human review of automated decisions affecting you
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@aiatheer.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
- Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- SOC 2 Type II compliance (in progress)
- Employee security training and confidentiality agreements
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@aiatheer.com and we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date, and where appropriate, by email notification.
Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection team:
Email: privacy@aiatheer.com General: info@aiatheer.com Address: Atheer Technologies, Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates
For EU/EEA data subjects, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Questions about this policy?
Contact our Data Protection team at privacy@aiatheer.com