Privacy Policy

Learn how we protect and handle your data.

Last Updated: [Date of Last Update]

Welcome to DesignJobs (accessible from designjobs.careers). This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

a. Personal Information

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Information"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Resume/CV data (including work history, education, skills, portfolio links)
  • Profile information you choose to provide (e.g., location, job preferences)
  • Communication preferences

b. Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

c. Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

DesignJobs uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service (e.g., creating your account, matching you with job opportunities).
  • To notify you about changes to our Service.
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so.
  • To provide customer support.
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service.
  • To monitor the usage of our Service.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To send you news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information.
  • For employers: to facilitate the job posting process and connect you with potential candidates.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Employers/Recruiters: If you apply for a job or make your profile searchable, your information (including resume and contact details) may be shared with employers or recruiters using our platform.
  • With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. (e.g., email delivery services, hosting providers, analytics providers, AI service providers for matching).
  • For Business Transfers: If DesignJobs is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
  • For Legal Requirements: DesignJobs may disclose your Personal Information in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
    • Comply with a legal obligation.
    • Protect and defend the rights or property of DesignJobs.
    • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.
    • Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
    • Protect against legal liability.

4. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information (e.g., HTTPS, data encryption where appropriate), we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., if you are in the European Economic Area - EEA, or California - CCPA), you may have certain data protection rights. These may include:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right of rectification.
  • The right to object.
  • The right of restriction.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

If you wish to exercise any ofthese rights, please contact us. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests. Please note that we may not be able to provide the Service without some necessary data.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold depending on the jurisdiction, e.g., 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: