At Joblaf.com, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or use our website. We want you to understand how your data is handled, and how we respect your privacy rights.
By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy.
Who We Are
We are Joblaf.com, a job search platform that helps connect job seekers with employers. Our mission is to make the job search process easy, fast, and secure. Our website address is: https://joblaf.com.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you use our site:
a. Personal Information
When you sign up for an account, apply for jobs, or contact us, we may ask you to provide personal details like:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Resume, CV, and cover letters
- Job search preferences (location, job type, etc.)
b. Non-Personal Information
We also automatically collect information that helps us understand how visitors use our site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Location data (city, region, country)
- Pages you visit on our site and how long you stay
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. We may also collect an anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) to see if you are using the Gravatar service. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
3. Media
If you upload images to our website (e.g., for your profile or job applications), be aware that these images may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from these images.
4. Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Track how you use our website
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, location)
- Improve website functionality
How to Control Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the way you interact with our site, and some features may not work as expected.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions with the embedded content. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites to understand how they handle your data.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
- With service providers: We share data with trusted partners who help us run the website, such as hosting providers or email service providers. These companies only have access to your data to the extent needed to perform their services.
- With employers: When you apply for a job, we share the information you provide (such as your resume) with the hiring company or recruiter.
- For legal reasons: If required by law, we may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
We keep your data only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, fulfill our legal obligations, and resolve any disputes.
For users who create an account, we retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request to delete your account, we will remove your data within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to keep it for legal reasons.
8. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Access your data: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Update your data: You can update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold.
- Delete your data: You can request that we delete your personal data, except when we need to keep it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
- Opt-out of marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
We may process and store your data in locations outside your country, including data centers operated by our service providers. While your data may be transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee complete protection.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
