Disclaimer

Hire Proximity provides career readiness education, training, and professional exposure designed to help participants better understand the early career job market and strengthen their confidence in professional settings. While our programs are designed to maximize opportunities and improve preparedness, participation in Hire Proximity does not guarantee employment, job placement, interviews, or specific career outcomes.

Our services focus on:

  • Educating candidates on early career expectations and hiring processes

  • Providing guidance, training, and practical tools for professional development

  • Facilitating exposure to real-world employer insights and industry professionals

Individual outcomes depend on many factors outside of Hire Proximity’s control, including market conditions, employer hiring needs, and participant effort and decision-making.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 28, 2026

Hire Proximity (“Hire Proximity,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the individuals and organizations we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information in connection with our website, programs, coaching services, employer engagements, and college partnerships.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Students and early-career participants

  • Parents or guardians where applicable

  • Employers and organizational partners

  • Colleges and universities partnering with Hire Proximity

  • Visitors to our website and digital platforms

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that is reasonably necessary to deliver our services and fulfill our mission.

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Educational background and career interests

  • Resume, application materials, and professional profiles

  • Communication preferences

Program & Coaching Information

  • Information shared during coaching or development sessions

  • Self-assessments, reflections, and feedback

  • Participation history and engagement data

Educational Partnership Information

When working with colleges or universities, we may collect or receive limited information such as:

  • Student participation or enrollment confirmation

  • Program eligibility or attendance

  • Engagement metrics related to Hire Proximity programs

We do not collect or maintain academic transcripts, grades, disciplinary records, or official education records.

Employer & Partner Information

  • Contact information

  • Company details

  • Participation in employer-student programs or conversations

Website & Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Website usage data

  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Deliver coaching, career readiness, and development programs

  • Facilitate introductions and conversations between students and employers

  • Coordinate programs with college partners

  • Communicate about services, opportunities, and updates

  • Improve and refine our offerings

  • Maintain security and operational integrity

  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations

Hire Proximity does not sell personal information.

4. How We Share Information

We share personal information only, when necessary, appropriate, and aligned with our purpose.

With Employers

With participant awareness and consent, we may share relevant information to support:

  • Employer conversations

  • Program participation

  • Career opportunities

We do not share personal coaching notes or reflections without explicit permission.

With Colleges and Universities

With participant awareness and, where required, consent, we may share limited information with partner institutions for:

  • Program coordination

  • Participation confirmation

  • Program evaluation and outcomes reporting

Shared information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the partnership.

With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted vendors who support our operations (e.g., scheduling, communications, hosting), subject to confidentiality obligations.

Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Hire Proximity or others.

5. Educational Records & FERPA

Hire Proximity is an independent career development organization. We are not a college, university, or educational institution, and we are not designated as a “school official” under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

We do not maintain official education records as defined by FERPA. Any information received through college partnerships is used solely to support program delivery and student development, consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable agreements.

6. Information About Minors

Hire Proximity’s services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Support functionality

  • Understand usage patterns

  • Improve user experience

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

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

  • Provide services

  • Fulfill contractual and legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Retention periods vary depending on the nature and purpose of the information.

9. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. No system is entirely secure, but we continuously evaluate and enhance our protections.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and relationship with Hire Proximity, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Opt-out of certain communications

In the context of college-sponsored programs, certain requests may be coordinated with the partnering institution, consistent with applicable agreements and laws.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. 

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Hire Proximity
Email: privacy@hireproximity.com