Effective Date: January 1, 2024

At JobConnect, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact information
  • Professional information (resume, work experience, education)
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communications with other users through our platform

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and maintaining our platform
  • Processing job applications and facilitating connections
  • Improving our services and developing new features
  • Communicating with you about your account and our services
  • Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information, such as when applying for jobs or connecting with other users.

With Employers

When you apply for jobs through our platform, relevant information from your profile is shared with potential employers.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

We also use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@jobconnect.com

Address: 30100 Eldoret Nakuru road Kenya

Phone: +254 729073614