Introduction

Welcome to Area Jobs ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By accessing or using Area Jobs, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number

• Job Applications: Resume, cover letter, work history, education

• Job Postings: Company name, job details, contact information

• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or email

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type

• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

• Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy below

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Enable job searching, applications, and job posting

• Communication: Send job alerts, application updates, and service notifications

• Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

• Personalization: Provide job recommendations based on your preferences

• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: When you apply for a job, your application materials are shared with the employer

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our services (hosting, email, analytics)

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Secure database storage with access controls

• Regular security assessments and updates

• Limited employee access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@area-jobs.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings

• Analyze site traffic and user behavior

• Provide personalized job recommendations

• Improve site performance and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Children's Privacy

Area Jobs is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: