Welcome to JobConnect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our job search and recruitment services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account on JobConnect
- Create or update your profile and resume
- Apply for jobs through our platform
- Post job listings (for employers)
- Contact us for support or inquiries
- Subscribe to our newsletters or job alerts
This information may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Professional Information: Work experience, education, skills, certifications, resume/CV
- Account Information: Username, password, profile preferences
- Job Application Data: Cover letters, application responses, interview availability
- Employer Information: Company details, job posting information, hiring preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and geographical location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Search queries and job viewing history
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Job Seekers
- Create and maintain your user account
- Match you with relevant job opportunities
- Send personalized job alerts and recommendations
- Facilitate communication between you and potential employers
- Improve our job matching algorithms
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Employers
- Process and display job postings
- Match job postings with qualified candidates
- Facilitate the recruitment and hiring process
- Provide analytics on job posting performance
- Offer customer support for recruiting activities
General Platform Purposes
- Analyze website usage and improve our services
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send administrative communications
- Conduct research and development
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Your Consent
We share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so, such as when you apply for a job and authorize us to share your application with the employer.
Job Applications
When you apply for a position, we share your application materials (resume, cover letter, contact information) with the hiring employer or their authorized recruiting partners.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email delivery services
- Payment processing
- Analytics and marketing services
- Customer support systems
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of JobConnect, our users, or others.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure data storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:
- Remember your login information and preferences
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Personalize content and job recommendations
- Deliver targeted advertisements
- Improve website functionality and performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
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 by law. Specifically:
- Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account remains active
- Closed Accounts: Information may be retained for up to 2 years after account closure
- Job Applications: Application data may be retained by employers according to their policies
- Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer if required by law
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including employer websites and job application portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
JobConnect is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our platform
Your continued use of JobConnect after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.