Compliance and Security

Enterprise-Grade Security & Ethical AI You Can Trust

Hireguide is built with top-tier security and global compliance in mind, ensuring fairness and transparency in every interview.

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Global Privacy & Compliance

Hireguide is designed with a privacy-first approach, complying with stringent regulations like GDPR and CCPA to protect personal data worldwide. We put candidates in control of their data, requiring clear consent, allowing opt-outs anytime, and honoring deletion requests.

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GDPR & CCPA

Compliant with EU and California privacy laws – consent-driven data practices and timely data deletion ensure candidate privacy.

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EEOC & Fair Hiring

Structured, bias-resistant interviews meet Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, creating a fair and defensible hiring process.

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Global Standards

Regular audits and updates to stay current with evolving regulations (e.g., emerging AI regulations in hiring).

Enterprise-Grade Security

Our platform is secured to the highest standards — from encryption to access control — so your data stays safe.

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SOC 2 Type II Certified

Independent attestation of robust internal controls for security and availability.‍

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Data Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using 256-bit AES and TLS encryption, preventing unauthorized access to interview recordings or personal information.

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Single Sign-On & Access Control

Integration with SSO and role-based access ensures only authorized team members can access sensitive interview data.

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Monitoring & Audits

Continuous security monitoring, logging, and regular penetration tests by experts maintain high security uptime.

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High Availability

Uptime monitoring and redundancy to meet enterprise reliability needs.

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Ethical AI & Fair Hiring

AI is our co-pilot, not the pilot – we use AI to assist your team, never to make hiring decisions for you.‍

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Human-In-The-Loop

Hireguide's AI will never make a candidate recommendation or decision on your behalf – this guardrail ensures compliance with emerging AI hiring laws.

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No Automated Decision-Making

The AI Coach helps with interview note-taking and transcription, but does not score or rank candidates autonomously.

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Bias Mitigation

Hireguide enforces structured, skills-based interviews. The AI Coach anonymizes feedback and standardizes questions to minimize unconscious bias.

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Transparency & Explainability

All AI suggestions are transparent and can be explained to users. There are no "black box" hiring decisions.

Transparency & Auditability

Every step of the interview process can be reviewed and verified, which is crucial for both compliance and building trust with stakeholders.‍

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Recorded Interviews (with Consent)

All interviews can be recorded with candidate's knowledge and consent, providing an objective record.

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Detailed Transcripts & Audit Logs

Hireguide automatically transcribes interviews and stores notes, creating a permanent record of what was asked and answered.

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Defensible Decisions

Because of structured interviews and stored evidence, hiring teams can defend their choices with data.

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Audit Trails & Alerts

Admin users have access to logs of who accessed which interview data, and Hireguide can provide audit reports if needed during compliance reviews.

Social Responsibility & Certifications

As a Certified B Corporation, Hireguide meets high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This credential assures buyers that Hireguide isn't just checking boxes – it's fundamentally built to "do the right thing."‍

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B Corp Certification

We hold ourselves accountable to rigorous standards and continuous improvement in ethical practices.

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Equitable Hiring Mission

We believe in leveling the playing field – Hireguide's platform was created to make structured, bias-free interviews accessible to all companies, big or small.

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Accessibility & Inclusion

The platform is designed for accessibility (WCAG-compliant interface), ensuring all users can participate in interviews and use the platform effectively.

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Expert Governance

Hireguide has a dedicated Head of Applied Science (PhD) and works with privacy/AI legal experts to guide its ethical policies.