Privacy Policy

📋 Introduction

Welcome to JobConnect ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our job portal website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

                    Important: By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
                

📊 Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Professional Information: Resume/CV, work experience, education, skills, certifications
Account Information: Username, password, profile preferences
Job Search Data: Job preferences, saved jobs, application history
Communication Records: Messages between users, support communications

Automatically Collected Information

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Website usage patterns and analytics
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Location data (if permitted)

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide job matching services, facilitate applications, and maintain user accounts
Communication: To send job alerts, application updates, and platform notifications
Personalization: To customize job recommendations and improve user experience
Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)

🤝 Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Job Seekers and Employers

When you apply for a job or express interest, we may share relevant profile information with potential employers. Similarly, employers may access candidate profiles based on search criteria and privacy settings.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in:

Website hosting and maintenance
Payment processing
Email delivery services
Analytics and marketing tools
Customer support services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

🔒 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure data storage with access controls
Regular security assessments and updates
Employee training on data protection
Multi-factor authentication options

                    Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
                

⚙️ Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
Objection: Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

🍪 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

📱 Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

🔄 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods include:

Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 2 years
Application Records: Retained for 1 year after application
Support Communications: Retained for 3 years
Legal Requirements: As required by applicable law

📝 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 our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.