This Privacy Policy explains how JOBayan collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data relating to job seekers, employers, and administrators within Dumangas, Iloilo.
1. Data We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically:
- Registration and profile data: name, email, password (hashed), phone, address, date of birth, role (job seeker/employer), company name (for employers), photos, and uploaded IDs when required for verification.
- Resumes & attachments: CVs, documents, images uploaded as part of profile or job applications.
- Job posts & application data: job title, description, location, salary, application timestamps, statuses.
- Messages and feedback: in-platform messages, ratings, and comments between users.
- Usage data: logs, IP address, device/browser information, pages visited, and actions taken (for security and analytics).
- Location data: optional location data provided in profiles or job posts to support localized matching (Dumangas-focused).
2. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain the Service (accounts, job posting, application submission, messaging, notifications).
- To operate features like AI/ML-based job matching and personalized job recommendations.
- To verify accounts (admin review of IDs/business permits) and to reduce fraud and misuse.
- To send service messages, updates, and notifications (in-app and email).
- To improve the Service via analytics and usage patterns.
- To comply with legal obligations and to protect the security of the platform.
3. Legal Basis and Consent
By registering, you consent to processing your personal data for the purposes listed above. Where applicable, we rely on lawful bases such as consent, contract performance (facilitating job applications), and legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement).
4. Sharing and Disclosures
We do not sell personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- With employers: basic applicant information and uploaded resumes when you apply to their job posts.
- With service providers: third-party services used to send emails, host files, or provide maps/analytics (we require vendors to protect data).
- For legal reasons: when required by law, court order, or to respond to lawful requests or to protect rights and safety.
- Admin access: verified administrators may access user-submitted verification documents and logs to perform moderation, verification, and system maintenance.
5. Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. You can request account deletion; some records may remain in backups or for required retention periods to comply with laws and legitimate business needs.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (password hashing, access controls, secure file handling) to safeguard data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security — please exercise caution when sharing highly sensitive information.
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Access and review the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and data (subject to retention obligations).
- Object to processing where applicable, or request restriction.
To exercise these rights or for privacy inquiries, contact us at:
youremail@domain.com
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to support sessions, preferences, and analytics. You can modify cookie preferences in your browser. Third-party services we use may also set cookies (email delivery, analytics, maps).
9. Third-Party Services
We may integrate third-party services (e.g., email providers, map services like OpenStreetMap/Leaflet, analytics). These third parties have their own privacy policies; we encourage you to review them before using features that rely on those services.
10. Minors
The Service is not intended for minors. Users must be of legal working age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a minor's data has been collected, contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update the Privacy Policy. If changes are material, we will provide notice. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.