Privacy Policy – Job In Trades
1. Introduction
At Job In Trades, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our website, create an account, apply for jobs, or use our services.
By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal Information (provided by you):
- Name, address, email, and phone number
- Date of birth and gender
- Resume, cover letters, qualifications, skills, and work history
- Login credentials (username and password)
- Application details when you apply for jobs
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Device information (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring websites
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Facilitate job applications and communication between jobseekers and employers
- Send job alerts, updates, and marketing (where consent is given)
- Manage user accounts and verify identities
- Analyse website usage to improve functionality and user experience
- Meet legal, safety, and compliance requirements
4. Disclosure of Information
Your personal information may be disclosed to:
- Employers and recruiters when you apply for jobs or make your profile visible
- Service providers and partners who assist with website hosting, IT services, analytics, and marketing
- Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law or to enforce our rights
- Business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, or transfers of assets, where user information may be part of the transaction
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Storage & Security of Data
We store personal information on secure servers and take reasonable steps to protect it against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Security measures include firewalls, encryption, and restricted staff access.
However, no system is completely secure. Users are responsible for keeping their login credentials safe.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login details
- Analyse traffic and user behaviour
- Deliver relevant job recommendations and ads
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of our website may not work correctly.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
8. International Transfers
While our servers are located in Australia, some service providers we use may store or process data overseas. We take steps to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable privacy laws.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain it.
10. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- Correct or update inaccurate details
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy, you may lodge a complaint with us. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.
13. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Job In Trades
📧 Email: in**@*************om.au
