Privacy Policy for FindJobsKE

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

Welcome to FindJobsKE! Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, https://findjobske.com, and our services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are and What We Do

FindJobsKE is a premier online platform dedicated to connecting job seekers with employers and recruiters in Kenya. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us to facilitate job applications, create user profiles, and provide our core services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect falls into a few categories:

  • Information You Provide Directly: This includes data you enter when you create an account, build a profile, or apply for a job.

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.

    • Professional Information: Your CV/resume, work history, educational background, skills, and professional references.

    • User Content: Comments, messages, and other content you post on our site.

  • Information We Collect Automatically: When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically.

    • Usage Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit.

    • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve your user experience. For instance, cookies can save your login information and screen display preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  • Information from Third Parties: We may receive data about you from third-party services that you link to your FindJobsKE account, such as social media platforms or other integrated services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Our Services:

    • Job Matching: To match your profile with relevant job openings.

    • Application Processing: To send your application and profile information to employers and recruiters.

    • Account Management: To manage your user account, provide customer support, and communicate with you about your account.

    • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance our platform’s features and functionality.

  • To Communicate with You:

    • To send you job alerts, newsletters, and promotional materials. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

    • To respond to your inquiries and support requests.

  • For Security and Legal Compliance:

    • To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and other harmful activities.

    • To enforce our terms and conditions.

    • To comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or government requests.

4. How and Why We Share Your Data

We share your data with third parties only when necessary to provide our services and with your consent.

  • With Employers and Recruiters: When you apply for a job, your CV/resume and profile information are shared with the prospective employer. This is a core function of our service.

  • With Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to help with our website operations, such as hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and spam detection (e.g., Gravatar). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • For Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner.

  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect our rights and safety.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have significant control over your personal data on our platform.

  • Access and Correction: You can access, review, and edit most of your personal information directly from your user profile.

  • Data Portability: You can request a file of all the personal data we hold about you.

  • Data Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data. Note that this may not include data we are legally or administratively obligated to retain (e.g., for security or anti-fraud purposes).

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain types of data sharing or marketing communications at any time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help us manage follow-up comments and detect spam.

  • User Accounts: If you have a registered account, your personal information is stored in your user profile. We retain this data as long as your account is active.

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images) or links to other websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data collection practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@findjobske.com or Via our Contact Us Page