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My Company https://jobw4.com/ (“us”, “we”, or “our”) My Website https://jobw4.com/ is committed to respecting your privacy. This privacy policy informs you about how our organization collects, stores and uses your personal data that you provide when you use our website.
At jobw4.com, your privacy is our top priority. We are fully committed to protecting your personal data, handling it responsibly, and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. This GDPR Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we process it, the legal bases for doing so, your rights as a user, and how you can exercise those rights.
We believe transparency builds trust. Therefore, we have created this comprehensive policy to ensure you understand how jobw4.com handles your personal information.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, registered users, employers, recruiters, and any third parties accessing or using jobw4.com. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this document. If you do not agree, you should refrain from using our website.
The GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) is designed to strengthen individuals’ rights regarding personal data and harmonize privacy laws across Europe. Although jobw4.com is accessible globally, we respect GDPR standards to provide the highest level of privacy protection.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you interact with jobw4.com, we may collect different categories of personal data. These include:
a) Information You Provide Directly
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Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, and other details you provide when registering.
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Job Seeker Information: Resume/CV, education history, employment history, skills, and professional preferences.
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Employer/Recruiter Information: Company name, address, contact details, and recruitment preferences.
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Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send through our platform.
b) Information We Collect Automatically
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Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
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Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on the site, search queries, job postings viewed.
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Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, analytics tools, and third-party tracking for functionality and security.
c) Information from Third Parties
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Publicly available professional profiles (if you connect your account).
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Data from partners, affiliates, or job boards we collaborate with.
We only collect data that is necessary for the purposes outlined below.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only when we have a legal justification under GDPR. The primary legal bases we rely on include:
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Consent – When you voluntarily provide information or agree to data collection (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
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Contractual Necessity – When processing is required to deliver our services (e.g., creating a profile, connecting job seekers with employers).
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Legal Obligation – When we are required to process or store data for regulatory or compliance purposes.
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Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for our business interests, provided it does not override your rights (e.g., improving website performance, preventing fraud).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for several purposes, including but not limited to:
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Providing Services: Allowing job seekers to create profiles, apply for jobs, and communicate with employers.
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Recruitment Services: Helping employers post vacancies and find suitable candidates.
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Personalization: Tailoring job recommendations, content, and advertisements based on your interests.
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Communication: Sending service updates, newsletters, alerts, or customer support responses.
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Improvement & Analytics: Monitoring usage trends, measuring site performance, and enhancing user experience.
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Security & Fraud Prevention: Protecting accounts, detecting misuse, and preventing malicious activity.
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Legal Compliance: Fulfilling obligations related to employment laws, taxation, or regulatory requirements.
5. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
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Account Information: Retained while your account is active and up to [X months/years] after deletion.
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Application Data: Stored until the job posting expires or is removed, unless retention is required for legal purposes.
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Communications: Stored for recordkeeping and compliance, typically up to [X years].
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Cookies/Analytics: Retained according to our Cookie Policy (shorter durations, usually 6–24 months).
Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information under the following circumstances:
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With Employers and Recruiters – When you apply for jobs or create a profile, your data may be shared with employers actively seeking candidates.
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With Service Providers – Third-party vendors providing hosting, analytics, payment processing, or technical support.
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With Legal Authorities – When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
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With Business Partners – Affiliates, advertising networks, or job board partners for extended reach.
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During Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be part of the transferred assets.
All third parties handling your data are contractually obligated to process it in compliance with GDPR.
7. International Data Transfers
As jobw4.com operates globally, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that:
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Transfers are made to countries recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate data protection; or
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Contracts are in place using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved under GDPR; or
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Appropriate security measures such as encryption are applied.
8. Your GDPR Rights
As a user under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right of Access – To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification – To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – To request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
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Right to Restrict Processing – To request a pause in processing of your data.
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Right to Data Portability – To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Right to Object – To object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
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Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making – To not be subject to decisions made solely by automated systems without human intervention.
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Right to Withdraw Consent – To withdraw previously given consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us (see Section 13). We may require identity verification before processing your request.
9. Security of Your Data
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
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Data encryption during transmission and storage.
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Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure hosting providers.
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Regular system audits, vulnerability assessments, and monitoring.
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Access restrictions ensuring only authorized personnel handle personal data.
While we do our best to protect your information, no system is 100% secure. Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and avoid sharing login details.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
jobw4.com uses cookies and similar tracking tools to:
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Remember user preferences.
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Improve website performance.
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Analyze user behavior.
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Provide personalized recommendations and advertisements.
For more details, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Policy.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for users who are at least 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their policies before submitting any personal data.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
jobw4.com
Email:admin@jobw4.com
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or technology. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
15. Final Statement
At jobw4.com, we value your trust. Protecting your privacy is central to our mission of connecting job seekers and employers. We will continue to refine our practices to ensure compliance with GDPR and uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this GDPR Privacy Policy.
If you have any queries related to our data privacy practices or this privacy policy, feel free to contact us at admin@jobw4.com
