Privacy Policy

At jobshunt.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services.

Last updated: October 24, 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on how you interact with our website:

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, post a job, or apply for a job, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Employment details
  • Resume or CV
  • Other information relevant to job postings or applications

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal data automatically when you interact with our website. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Duration of your visit
  • Cookies (See section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including:

  • Facilitating job searches and applications
  • Communicating with you about your account or job applications
  • Customizing your experience on our platform
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Analyzing website usage and performance to improve our services

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

3.1 With Employers

If you apply for a job through jobshunt.ca, we will share your application details with the employer who posted the job.

3.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website, conduct business, or provide services to you (e.g., email providers, payment processors). These third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

3.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law, such as in response to a court order, legal process, or government investigation.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Jobshunt.ca uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our website and provide personalized content.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze user behavior and improve our services.
  • Preference Cookies: Store your preferences for future visits.

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may limit your access to certain features of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Jobshunt.ca is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at support@jobshunt.ca, and we will take immediate steps to delete it.

8. Your Data Rights

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

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Objection/Restriction: You can object to or request the restriction of certain data processing activities.
  • Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@jobshunt.ca. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of jobshunt.ca after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: support@jobshunt.ca
Address: Quebec, Canada