1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Jobi ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.jobi.com (the "Site") and use our job board and recruitment services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for a candidate or employer account
• Apply for jobs or post job listings
• Create or update your resume/profile
• Subscribe to job alerts or newsletters
• Contact customer support
• Participate in assessments or surveys

This information includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Professional Information: Resume details, work history, education, skills, certifications
• Account Credentials: Username, password, security questions
• Job Preferences: Desired salary, location preferences, job type, industry interests
• Company Information (Employers): Company name, size, industry, hiring needs
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support tickets

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, jobs clicked, search queries, session duration
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for job matching)
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, persistent cookies, web beacons

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social media platforms (when you log in using social accounts or import profile data)
• Background check providers (with your consent)
• Reference contacts you provide
• Partner job boards and recruitment platforms
• Public professional networking sites

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Facilitate job applications and recruitment processes
• Match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Enable communication between employers and candidates
• Manage user accounts and profiles
• Process payments for premium services
• Provide customer support

3.2 Marketing and Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive communications from us. These include:

• Job alerts matching your preferences
• Newsletter with career tips and industry insights
• Updates about new features and services
• Promotional offers for premium services
• Survey invitations to improve our platform

You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at privacy@jobi.com

3.3 Legal and Business Purposes

• Comply with legal obligations and employment laws
• Prevent fraud and enhance platform security
• Enforce our terms of service and policies
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Generate aggregated recruitment insights and reports
• Protect against misuse of our platform

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support platforms
• Background check services (with consent)

4.2 Between Users

To facilitate recruitment:

• Candidate profiles are visible to registered employers
• Application information is shared with employers when you apply
• Employer information is visible to job seekers
• Messages are shared between parties through our platform

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government requests
• Law enforcement inquiries
• Protection of our legal rights
• Employment verification requests (with consent)

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.5 Consent

We will share your information with other parties when you provide explicit consent.

5. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

As a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

5.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

• Categories of personal information collected
• Sources of information
• Business purposes for collection
• Categories of third parties with whom we share information
• Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you

5.2 Right to Delete

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

5.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

5.4 Right to Correct

You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.

5.5 Right to Limit Use

You can limit the use of sensitive personal information.

5.6 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@jobi.com or call 1-800-XXX-XXXX.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Limited access to personal information
• Employee training on data protection
• Two-factor authentication options

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Specific retention periods:

• Active account information: Duration of account activity
• Inactive accounts: 2 years after last activity
• Job application records: 1 year after position filled
• Communication logs: 3 years
• Payment records: 7 years
• Cookie data: 13 months

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login and preferences
• Track job search history for better recommendations
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize job recommendations
• Enable saved searches and job alerts
• Measure advertising effectiveness

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including employer websites and partner platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our Site
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us: