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How does daily.dev handle candidate data?

We only process candidate data for hiring purposes, with explicit consent and strict controls.

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Written by Fin
Updated over 3 months ago

Overview

daily.dev Recruiter is built on trust. Candidate data is only collected and processed to enable introductions between recruiters and developers who have opted in. We never sell candidate data, never share it with third parties, and always act in line with relevant data protection laws.

Data we collect

  • Job-related information: Skills, role preferences, and responses to screening questions.

  • Platform engagement signals: Activity within daily.dev used for matching.

  • Contact details: Provided by the developer to facilitate introductions.

How data is used

  • Matching: To identify and surface relevant opportunities to developers.

  • Screening: To validate developers against recruiter-defined requirements.

  • Introductions: To share candidate briefs with recruiters once both sides have opted in.

  • ATS integration: When connected, approved candidate records are securely synced into the recruiter’s ATS.

What we do not do

  • We do not scrape external profiles or import data without consent.

  • We do not expose developer activity signals in raw form.

  • We do not use candidate data for advertising or unrelated purposes.

Data retention

  • Candidate data is retained only as long as necessary to facilitate hiring.

  • Developers may request deletion of their data at any time.

  • Recruiters may request exports of candidate data associated with their account.

Important:

Candidate data is only shared with recruiters after explicit opt-in by the developer. This principle is at the core of daily.dev Recruiter’s workflow.

FAQs

Q: Who owns the candidate data?

Candidates own their personal data. daily.dev processes it with consent to enable introductions.

Q: Can I export candidate data?

Yes. Recruiters can request an export of their candidate data at any time through our support team.

Q: Where is candidate data stored?

Data is stored securely in regions compliant with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

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