Careers Nest ("we," "us," or "the Company") is committed to protecting the personal data of its users, including job seekers, employers, and any other individuals who interact with our services. We comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data.
2. Data We Collect
We collect personal data that is necessary for the operation of our job portal and the provision of our services. This may include:
• Job Seekers:
- Name, contact details (email, phone number)
- Name, contact details (email, phone number)
- Resume/CV, work history, education, skills
- Preferences, career goals, and any other information voluntarily provided
• Employers:
- Company name, contact details
- Company profile, job listings
- Any other information voluntarily provided
• Other Users:
- We may collect data from individuals who visit our website, contact us for inquiries, or interact with our services in other ways. This may include:
• IP addresses
• Browser information
• Cookies
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• Providing and Improving our Services:
- To facilitate job searching and hiring
- To match job seekers with suitable opportunities
- To enable communication between users
- To personalize user experience
- To improve our services
• Communication:
To send relevant notifications, updates, and marketing materials (with user consent where required).
• Legal and Security Purposes:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraud
- To protect our rights and interests
- To ensure the security of our services.
4. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with the following parties:
• Employers:
When job seekers apply for jobs, their relevant information is shared with the respective employers
• Service Providers:
- We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities:
We may disclose your data when required by law or in response to valid legal requests
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We have data retention schedules in place to ensure that data is not kept longer than necessary.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access:
You can request access to your personal data that we hold
• Rectification:
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure:
You can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances
• Objection:
You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Restriction:
You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Portability:
You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at [Contact Email].
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Data Protection Policy.