Foodie Jobs – Privacy Policy

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Foodie Jobs (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or use our website (the “Website”), including our job board services, and how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• For Candidates:

  • Personal details: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
  • CV/Resume, cover letter, and other documents uploaded during the application process.
  • Employment history, skills, qualifications, and job preferences.
  • Application information, such as job titles applied for, interviews, or job offers.

• For Employers:

  • Personal details: Name, email address, phone number, etc.
  • Company name, address, and contact information.
  • Job listing details including job descriptions, requirements, and location.
  • Payment information (if applicable) for job posting services.

• For all users:

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, etc.).
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: See our Cookies Policy section below for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• For Candidates:

  • To facilitate your job search and application process.
  • To notify you about new job opportunities, events, or updates.
  • To improve the Website’s functionality and user experience.

• For Employers:

  • To facilitate posting job listings and recruiting candidates.
  • To manage job applications, candidate interactions, and recruitment processes.
  • To process payments for job postings or premium services (if applicable).

• For all users:

  • To enhance the Website’s performance, usability, and content.
  • To communicate with you about updates, promotions, and our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR Compliance)

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Consent: When you provide your information through forms on the Website (e.g., job applications, profile creation), we may ask for your explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
• Contractual Necessity: To process job applications, facilitate job postings, or deliver our services to you, we rely on the necessity of processing your data to fulfill our contractual obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process certain personal data for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and ensuring the security of our platform.
• Legal Obligations: We may process your data where it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as tax or employment-related laws.

4. Sharing Your Data

We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Service providers: We may share your personal data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate and maintain our Website (such as hosting, payment processors, email communication services, etc.).
• Employers and Recruiters: If you are a Candidate, we may share your profile and application details with Employers or recruiters to facilitate your job application.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to a valid request by public authorities, such as a court order or government agency.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, particularly in relation to direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email/contact details].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. These cookies help us improve the functionality and performance of our Website and provide a more personalized experience.

• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the Website, such as logging into your account.
  • Performance cookies: Collect information about how you use the Website to help us improve it (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Targeting cookies: Used for advertising purposes to provide more relevant ads to you.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

For more detailed information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

8. Security of Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by Foodie Jobs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

FoodieJobs
admin@foodiejobs.org
[Physical Address]

By using the Foodie Jobs Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.