Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

JobStark ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job board and career platform services.

We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Profile Information: Professional experience, skills, education, resume, cover letter
• Job Application Data: Applications, interview notes, communication history
• Company Information: Business details, job postings, hiring preferences
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Location Data: General geographic location (city/region level)
• Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our job board and career services
• Job Matching: To match job seekers with relevant opportunities
• Communication: To send notifications, updates, and support messages
• Account Management: To create and manage user accounts
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Employers and Job Seekers

• Job applications and candidate profiles with relevant employers
• Job postings and company information with job seekers
• Communication between parties (with consent)

4.2 With Service Providers

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Email and communication services
• Analytics and marketing tools
• Payment processors (if applicable)

4.3 Legal Requirements

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights and property
• To prevent fraud or illegal activities
• To protect user safety

5. 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 assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

6. Data Retention

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

• Account Data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• Job Applications: 2 years after application submission
• Communication Data: 1 year after last interaction
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@jobstark.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Nigeria. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by data protection authorities
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is 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 personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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