Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Jobifinder (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") operates a nonprofit civic association registered in Slovakia (IČO 55570160) providing a free platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and educational resources across the European Union. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you access or use our platform and services.

Your privacy is important to us. By using Jobifinder, you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Profile Data: Resume, professional experience, education, skills, portfolio items, certifications
• Job Applications: Job applications, cover letters, and related communications
• Messages: Communication exchanges with employers or support
• Feedback: Reviews and ratings you provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, clicks, time spent, search queries
• Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies/Tracking: Data from cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may obtain data from social media if you link accounts, public professional networks, or lawful third-party services, always with appropriate consent or legal basis.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your account and profile
• Match you with relevant job opportunities
• Facilitate communications with employers and support
• Deliver educational content and certifications
• Improve our services and functionality
• Inform you about service updates or opportunities (where you consent)
• Comply with legal and security obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only:

• With your explicit consent or as part of your job applications shared with employers
• With trusted service providers who support platform operation (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality
• If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• In anonymized or aggregated form for research or reporting that does not identify you personally

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, regular security audits, employee training, and incident response plans. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely risk-free.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

• Essential site functions
• Performance analytics
• Remembering preferences
• (If applicable) marketing and advertising

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without cookies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Access to your data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your personal information
• Data portability
• Restriction or objection to processing
• Withdrawal of consent for marketing communications

You can manage your communication preferences via account settings or by contacting us.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days except where required to retain smaller subsets for legal compliance.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in countries outside the EU or your country of residence. We apply appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to protect your data in these transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If discovered, this data will be deleted promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users through the platform and/or email of significant changes. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: