At Jobs Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, including job seekers, employers, and visitors to our website, www.jobsjornal.online (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our job board services, mobile applications, or interact with our platform (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This policy is designed to comply with global data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, USA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, Canada), Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD, Brazil), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA, South Africa), and other applicable regulations. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Contact Us

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect
2. How We Collect Information
3. How We Use Your Information
4. How We Share Your Information
5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
6. Worldwide Data Compliance
7. Data Retention
8. Your Data Protection Rights
9. Security of Your Information
10. Third-Party Services and Links
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
12. Children’s Privacy
13. International Data Transfers
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
15. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Services. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you, either directly or indirectly. When you use Jobs Journal, we may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other contact details provided when you register an account, apply for a job, or contact us.
• Account Information: Username, password, and other credentials used to access your Jobs Journal account.
• Profile Information: Information you provide in your user profile, such as your resume, cover letter, education history, work experience, skills, certifications, and preferences (e.g., job type, location, or salary expectations).
• Employer Information: For employers or recruiters, we may collect business-related information, such as company name, job postings, billing information, and contact details.
• Communication Data: Information you provide when communicating with us or other users, such as messages sent through our platform, customer support inquiries, or feedback submissions.
• Payment Information: If you purchase premium features or services (e.g., job posting credits), we collect payment details, such as credit card information or billing address, through our third-party payment processors.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information does not directly identify you. We collect the following types of non-personal information:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, search queries, job applications submitted, and clicks.
• Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our Services, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and network information.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address or, if you enable location services, more precise geolocation data to provide location-based job recommendations.
• Aggregated Data: Statistical or demographic data that does not identify you, used for analytics and improving our Services.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

• Social Media Platforms: If you sign up or log in using social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Google), we may collect information like your name, email, or profile picture, subject to the platform’s privacy settings.
• Employers or Recruiters: If you apply for a job through our platform, employers may share information about your application status or feedback.
• Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect usage data and improve our Services.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you register an account, fill out forms, apply for jobs, post job listings, or communicate with us.
• Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies when you interact with our Website or Services.
• From Third Parties: As described above, from social media platforms, employers, or analytics providers.
• Via Mobile Applications: If you use our mobile app, we may collect additional information, such as push notification preferences or precise location data (with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our Services. Specific purposes include:

• Providing Services: To create and manage your account, process job applications, display relevant job listings, and facilitate communication between job seekers and employers.
• Personalization: To tailor job recommendations, search results, and content based on your preferences, location, and activity.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and provide assistance.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you newsletters, job alerts, or promotional offers (you can opt out at any time).
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage trends, monitor performance, and enhance the functionality of our Services.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: When you apply for a job, we share your application details (e.g., resume, cover letter) with the employer or recruiter posting the job.
• With Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors to provide services like payment processing, hosting, analytics, and marketing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or regulatory request.
• Business Transfers: If Jobs Journal is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with appropriate safeguards in place.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes if you provide explicit consent.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

For users in regions where GDPR or similar laws apply (e.g., EU, UK), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent, such as for marketing emails or location-based services.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the Terms of Service, such as processing job applications or managing your account.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving our Services, preventing fraud, or personalizing your experience, provided these interests do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or respond to legal requests.

6. Worldwide Data Compliance

Jobs Journal is committed to complying with data protection laws worldwide to ensure your information is handled responsibly, regardless of your location. Below, we outline how we align with key global regulations:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU/EEA): For users in the European Economic Area and the UK, we process data in accordance with GDPR principles, including transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimization. You have rights to access, rectify, delete, or restrict your data, as detailed in Section 8.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, USA): For California residents, we comply with CCPA by providing rights to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data). See Section 8.2 for details.
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, Canada): For Canadian users, we adhere to PIPEDA’s principles of accountability, consent, and safeguarding personal information. You can request access to or correction of your data.
• Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD, Brazil): For Brazilian users, we comply with LGPD by ensuring lawful processing, transparency, and security of personal data. You have rights similar to GDPR, including access, correction, and deletion.
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA, South Africa): For South African users, we comply with POPIA by processing personal information lawfully, securely, and with accountability. You can object to processing or request data deletion.
• Other Jurisdictions: We comply with applicable laws in other regions, such as the Australian Privacy Act (Australia), Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore), and Data Protection Act (UK). We implement safeguards like encryption, access controls, and Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.

If you are in a region with specific data protection requirements not listed here, contact us at here to understand how we protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active or until you request deletion.
• Job Applications: Retained for a reasonable period to allow employers to review applications, unless you request earlier deletion.
• Usage Data: Retained in anonymized form for analytics purposes.

When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, subject to any legal obligations.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on it for processing (e.g., marketing emails).

8.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at Contact Us We will respond within the timeframes required by law (typically 30 days for GDPR/CCPA). We may ask you to verify your identity to protect your privacy.

8.2 California Residents (CCPA)

Under the CCPA, California residents have additional rights, including:

• Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, or share.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email Contact Us or use the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on our Website.

8.3 Other Jurisdictions

Users in Canada (PIPEDA), Brazil (LGPD), South Africa (POPIA), and other regions have similar rights, such as access, correction, and deletion. Contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about your local protections.

9. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: Using SSL/TLS to encrypt data transmitted between your device and our servers.
• Access Controls: Restricting access to your information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Audits: Conducting security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Secure Storage: Storing sensitive data, such as payment information, with trusted third-party providers.

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, contact us immediately at contact us.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, such as employer career pages or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

We also use third-party services to support our operations, such as:

• Payment Processors: To securely process payments for premium services.
• Analytics Tools: To analyze usage and improve our Services.
• Marketing Platforms: To send job alerts or promotional emails.

These providers are bound by contracts to protect your data and comply with applicable laws.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

11.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function, such as maintaining your login session.
• Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data to analyze Website performance.
• Functional Cookies: Enable features like saving your preferences or job search filters.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads or track ad performance.

11.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of our Services. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Children’s Privacy

Jobs Journal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us here.

13. International Data Transfers

Jobs Journal operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, are in place to protect your data during international transfers, in compliance with GDPR, LGPD, POPIA, and other regulations.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Services. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website or sending you an email. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us HERE.

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@jobsjournal.com. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Terms of Service for Jobs Journal

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Welcome to Jobs Journal! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, jobsjornal.online , mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing the Website, or using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old and agree to these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

Jobs Journal is a job board platform that connects job seekers with employers. Our Services include:

• Creating and managing user accounts for job seekers and employers.
• Allowing job seekers to search and apply for job listings.
• Enabling employers to post job openings and review applications.
• Providing tools for communication, job alerts, and profile management.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
• Maintain the security of your account credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
• Be responsible for all activities conducted under your account.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Services lawfully and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent job listings or applications.
• Use the Services to transmit harmful content, such as viruses, malware, or illegal material.
• Harass, discriminate against, or harm other users, including job seekers or employers.
• Attempt to bypass security measures or access unauthorized areas of the Services.
• Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data without permission.

5. Job Listings and Applications

5.1 For Job Seekers

• You are responsible for the accuracy of information in your applications, resumes, or profiles.
• We do not guarantee job offers or responses from employers.
• You grant us permission to share your application materials with employers when you apply for a job.

5.2 For Employers

• You agree to post accurate, lawful job listings that comply with applicable labor laws.
• You are responsible for screening applicants and making hiring decisions.
• We may remove job listings that violate these Terms or appear fraudulent.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Services, including text, logos, designs, and software, is owned by Jobs Journal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.

7. Paid Services

Some features, such as premium job postings or enhanced visibility, require payment. By purchasing these services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate billing information.
• Pay all applicable fees through our third-party payment processors.

We may change pricing or discontinue paid services at our discretion.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if you violate these Terms, engage in illegal activities, or harm the platform’s integrity. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us HERE. Upon termination, your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of job listings or user content.
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Services.
• That the Services will meet your expectations or result in employment.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jobs Journal and its affiliates, officers, or employees will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services, including loss of data, profits, or opportunities. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Services, if any.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Jobs Journal harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in California, conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless otherwise required by law. You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our Services or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website or via email. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us HERE