Hidden Smiles
One click to retain your employees
Hidden Smiles is a Berlin-based HR tech startup offering a Microsoft Teams–embedded app that turns company values into daily behaviors through real-time, 1-click recognition after meetings or end-of-day check-ins. The gamified solution aims to boost engagement and belonging, and is described as GDPR- and Betriebsrat-compliant.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Hosting
Website and privacy policy do not list specific security controls or certifications. Privacy policy states user passwords are stored encrypted and the MS Teams app stores Teams ID, name, email, photo, authorization type, and reads meeting metadata (ID, start/end, participants). Product is embedded in Microsoft Teams, suggesting operation within Microsoft 365 environments.
Retention & deletion
Customer personal data is processed for the duration of the right to use the product, until it is deleted or returned in accordance with customer instructions or the agreement.
Privacy policy confirms GDPR applicability and user rights.
Feature Scope
Real-time recognition of values-aligned behaviors; 1-click recognition after meetings or end-of-days; embedded experience in Microsoft Teams; gamified engagement mechanics; visibility into how culture is lived (“See your culture in action”); compliance claims: GDPR compliant, Betriebsrat compliant (German works council).
Pricing hints: Demo-led sales motion (Book demo).
Security hints: Claims GDPR compliant and Betriebsrat compliant. Embedded in Microsoft Teams.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant; ‘Betriebsrat compliant’ (German works council). No mentions of ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPA/AVV specifics.
Implementation hints: No implementation timeline or onboarding details provided. Positioning suggests lightweight, 1-click workflow within Microsoft Teams, but setup steps are not described.
Support hints: Calls-to-action: Book demo and Let’s talk.
Integration hints: Microsoft Teams (embedded).
Features at a Glance
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
On request
Demo-led sales approach (Book demo).
Implementation
Positioning indicates a lightweight, 1-click workflow embedded in Microsoft Teams. Based on privacy policy, the Teams app requires consent to access meeting metadata (ID, times, participants). Specific setup steps and admin configuration are not described publicly.
Support
Site uses sales CTAs (Book demo, Let’s talk). Privacy contact listed as legal@hidden-smiles.com for data rights, not explicitly product support.
Integrations
Microsoft Teams
OtherEmbedded user experience within Teams.