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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: April 1, 2026

About Ooho HRMS

Ooho! HRMS is an internal employee management application designed to streamline human resource operations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Permissions Used

Our application requires certain permissions to function properly. We only request permissions that are essential for providing our services:

Camera Permission

Purpose: The camera permission is used exclusively for:

  • Capturing employee profile photos during onboarding
  • Attendance verification through facial recognition or photo capture
  • Document scanning for HR records

Note: Camera access is only activated when you explicitly choose to take a photo or verify attendance. We never access your camera without your consent.

Storage Permission

Purpose: Storage permission allows us to:

  • Upload and store profile images and employee documents
  • Save important HR documents such as certificates, IDs, and contracts
  • Access files that you choose to upload to your employee profile
  • Cache data for offline access and improved performance

Note: We only access files that you explicitly select for upload. Your other files remain private and inaccessible to the application.

2. Data Collection

To provide comprehensive HRMS functionality, we collect and process the following employee information:

Personal Information

  • Basic Details: Full name, employee ID, date of birth, gender
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, emergency contacts
  • Address Information: Current and permanent residential addresses
  • Identity Documents: Government-issued ID numbers (as required by law)

Employment Information

  • Job Details: Department, designation, job title, reporting manager
  • Employment History: Date of joining, employment status, previous work experience
  • Compensation: Salary information, benefits, deductions (for payroll processing)

Attendance & Leave Data

  • Attendance Records: Clock-in/clock-out times, work hours, location data (if applicable)
  • Leave Information: Leave applications, leave balances, leave history
  • Time-Off Requests: Vacation days, sick leave, personal time off

Performance & Training Data

  • Performance Metrics: KPIs, performance reviews, goals and objectives
  • Training Records: Completed courses, certifications, skill assessments
  • Feedback: Manager feedback, peer reviews, self-assessments

Documents & Files

  • Profile photographs
  • Educational certificates and degrees
  • Previous employment letters and experience certificates
  • Government-issued identification documents
  • Bank account details (for salary disbursement)
  • Tax-related documents

Important: All data collected is essential for HRMS functionality and is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

3. Data Usage

We use your information exclusively for internal company HR management purposes, including:

  • Employee Management: Maintaining accurate employee records and facilitating HR operations
  • Attendance Tracking: Recording and monitoring employee attendance, work hours, and time-off
  • Payroll Processing: Calculating salaries, processing payments, managing deductions and benefits
  • Leave Management: Processing leave requests, tracking leave balances, and managing approvals
  • Performance Management: Conducting performance reviews, tracking goals, and managing feedback
  • Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements, including tax filings and labor law compliance
  • Communication: Sending work-related notifications, updates, and important announcements
  • Analytics & Reporting: Generating internal reports for management decision-making (all data is anonymized where appropriate)
  • Training & Development: Managing training programs, tracking skill development, and career progression

Our Commitment: We do not use your data for marketing purposes, sell it to third parties, or use it for any purpose unrelated to HR management.

4. Data Sharing

We value your privacy. Ooho! HRMS does not share, sell, rent, or trade employee data with any third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulations (e.g., tax authorities, labor departments)
  • Company Management: With authorized company personnel (HR department, managers, executives) who need access to perform their job functions
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in HR operations (e.g., payroll processors, cloud hosting services) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, employee data may be transferred as part of business assets
  • Employee Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information (e.g., reference checks, background verification)

Security Note: Any third party with whom we share data is contractually obligated to maintain the same level of data protection and confidentiality that we do.

5. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Technical Security

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure Storage: Employee data is stored on secure, encrypted servers with restricted access
  • Authentication: Multi-factor authentication and strong password requirements for user accounts
  • Regular Backups: Automated data backups to prevent data loss
  • Security Updates: Regular software updates and security patches to protect against vulnerabilities

Organizational Security

  • Access Control: Role-based access control ensures employees only see data relevant to their role
  • Confidentiality Training: All staff members handling employee data receive regular security and privacy training
  • Audit Trails: Comprehensive logging of data access and modifications for accountability
  • Incident Response: Established procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents
  • Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary for HR operations and delete it when no longer needed

Security Reminder: While we implement robust security measures, please remember to keep your login credentials confidential and report any suspicious activity immediately.

6. Your Rights

As an employee using Ooho! HRMS, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data stored in the system at any time
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Right to Explanation: You can ask how your data is being used and processed
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact your HR department or reach out to us at oohoservice@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. This includes:

  • Active Employment: All employee data is maintained during the course of your employment
  • Post-Employment: After termination, we retain certain data for legal, tax, and compliance purposes (typically 5-7 years as per applicable laws)
  • Data Deletion: Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending a notification through the HRMS application
  • Notifying you via email for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our application may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve functionality. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your login session and preferences
  • Analyze how you interact with the application
  • Improve application performance and user experience
  • Ensure application security and prevent fraud

You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect application functionality.

10. International Data Transfers

If your company operates across multiple countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in different jurisdictions. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email: oohoservice@gmail.com

Phone: +91-7702454411

Our team is committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and professionally.