Privacy Policy for Edmonton Job Portal

Effective Date: September 13, 2024

At Edmonton Jobs, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit and use the Edmonton Job Portal https://edmonton.jobs/privacy-policy
 

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide you with the best possible experience on our job portal.

a) Personal Information 

When you sign up, apply for jobs, or interact with our services, we may collect personal information, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Employment history
• Resume or CV
• Professional qualifications
• Job preferences

b) Automatically Collected Information 

We also collect certain information automatically when you access the site, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the portal
• Cookies and other tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy https://edmonton.jobs/cookie-policy

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To facilitate job matching and job applications
• To improve and customize the portal experience
• To communicate with you about job opportunities, events, or relevant updates
• To analyze website usage and performance
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following ways:

a) With Employers 

When you apply for a job, your application, resume, and any related information may be shared with the employer. The employer will handle your information in accordance with their privacy practices.

b) With Service Providers 

We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate the portal, such as hosting, analytics, or email services.

c) Legal Requirements 

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Edmonton Jobs, our users, or the public.

  4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.
• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and any associated data by contacting us.
• Withdraw Consent: If you have consented to any use of your data (e.g., marketing emails), you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Please note that some information may be retained to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

  7. Third-Party Links

Our job portal may contain links to third-party websites, including those of employers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

  8. Children’s Privacy

The Edmonton Job Portal is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

  9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of any material changes by email or a prominent notice on the site.

  10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us

By using the Edmonton Job Portal, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.