1. Introduction
Welcome to JobRises.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy policy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website at jobrises.com or use any of our job-search services.
By accessing or using JobRises.com, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
This privacy policy applies to all users of JobRises.com, including job seekers, employers, and visitors who browse the site without registering.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and location
- Resume, cover letter, and professional profile details
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Job postings and employer company details
- Messages sent through our platform
- Feedback, survey responses, and support requests
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search queries used on our site
- Cookie and tracking technology data (see Section 5)
Information from third parties:
- Social login data (e.g., LinkedIn, Google) if you choose to sign in that way
- Job boards or partner platforms that integrate with JobRises.com
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the privacy policy information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account on JobRises.com
- Match job seekers with relevant job listings and employers
- Send job alerts, application updates, and platform notifications
- Improve and personalize your experience on our platform
- Process payments for premium services or job postings
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage trends to improve our site and services
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful activity
- Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Employers: When you apply for a job, your profile and resume are shared with the relevant employer.
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors, email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Analytics Partners: Anonymized or aggregated data may be shared with analytics providers to help us understand platform performance.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of JobRises.com and its users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We will always notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website if your personal data is transferred to a new entity as part of a business deal.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
JobRises.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., keeping you logged in).
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, saved searches).
- Advertising Cookies: Used to show you relevant job ads (with your consent).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Specifically:
- Account data is retained until you delete your account.
- Application and resume data may be kept for up to 2 years after your last activity to facilitate future job applications.
- Transaction records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations.
- Log data is typically retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 12).
7. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (“right to be forgotten”).
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection / Restriction: Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe.”
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We take the security of your information seriously. JobRises.com employs a range of technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the site
- Encrypted storage of passwords and sensitive data
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
JobRises.com may contain links to third-party websites, employer career pages, or external job boards. This privacy policy applies only to our website. We have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
JobRises.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
- Notify registered users via email for material changes.
- Display a notice on the JobRises.com homepage for significant updates.
Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us:
JobRises.com – Privacy Team
📧 Email: privacy@jobrises.com
🌐 Website: jobrises.com
📮 For formal requests, please include your full name, the email address associated with your account, and a clear description of your request. We aim to respond within 30 business days.