1. Introduction

Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, create a profile, search for or apply to jobs, or use any other services we provide.

By using Universal Job Board, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience, and connect job seekers with employers.

a) Personal Information You Provide

• For Job Seekers: When you create a profile, apply for jobs, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, location, phone number, resume/CV, cover letters, work authorization status, salary expectations, and any other information you choose to include in your profile.

• For Employers: When you create an account to post jobs, we may collect your company name, email address, phone number, physical address, and tax information for billing purposes.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Like most sites, we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring web page, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account.

• To match your profile with relevant job opportunities and show you personalized job recommendations.

• To enable employers to find and review candidate profiles for their open positions.

• To process job applications and share your application materials with the employers you choose.

• To send you administrative information, such as updates to our services, security alerts, and support messages.

• To send you marketing communications about new features, promotions, and job search tips (you can opt-out at any time).

• To improve our website, services, and user experience.

• To prevent fraud, enhance security, and comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Employers: Your profile and application materials are shared with employers when you apply for a job or when an employer searches our candidate database (if your profile is set to “public” or “discoverable”).

• With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service. These partners are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential.

• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how our site is used, and personalize your experience. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some features may be limited.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can review and update your profile information by logging into your account.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us.

• Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@universaljobboard.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites, such as employer career pages or external application portals. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. 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 data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date.” You are advised to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@universaljobboard.com