Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines the practices of Join The Work, Gaya Ltd and its affiliates (“Company,” “we,” or “us”) regarding the collection and use of information on our website operated by Join The Work Gaya, Ltd (“Website”). This site offers job listings based on user input (the “Website”). By using the Website, you interact with various job search services, technologies, software, and components (collectively, “Software & Services”) provided by us, which are governed by this Policy, excluding any software or services that have their own separate privacy policies.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. We understand you might have concerns about how we handle your information, so we’ve crafted this Policy to clearly explain how we gather, receive, and utilize your data. It also details your rights regarding your Personal Information (see the “Your Rights” section).

Please review this Privacy Policy thoroughly before using our Software & Services on the Website to ensure you understand and agree to our terms and data processing practices.

This Policy covers:

– Information We Collect and Receive
– How We Use Your Information
– Sharing Information with Third Parties
– Third-Party Content
– Cookies and Other Web Technologies
– Minors
– Your Rights
– How We Protect Your Information
– Data Transfers Outside Your Region
– Information Security
– Do Not Track
– Complaints
– Changes to This Policy
– Contacting Us

**Information We Collect and Receive**

When you use the Website and Software & Services, we automatically gather and store the following types of information:

1. **Online Identifiers**: This includes identifiers that link a user to a device. Examples include randomly generated installation IDs, cookie IDs, or IP addresses.
2. **Device and Technical Data**: Information about your device and how you use our Software & Services, such as device type and version, operating system details, IP address, cookies, and device settings like language and time zone.
3. Usage Data: Details on how you use and interact with our Software & Services, including search queries, job listings viewed, button clicks, and other engagement metrics.
4. Contact Information: If you contact us via email or through the “Contact Us” section on our Website, we may collect your email address, name, and any other details you provide.

Except as noted in this Policy, our goal is not to personally identify or contact you through the collected data, although it might include personally identifiable information or personal data (“PII”). For instance, your job search terms or email registration may contain PII. IP addresses and other online identifiers are automatically collected. Not providing this information might affect our ability to offer certain aspects of the Software & Services.

How We Use Your Information

**Use of PII**

We collect the following types of information:

– User agent (technical details about your browser, e.g., browser version)
– IP Address
– Installation ID (for software installations)
– Cookie ID
– URL Referrer (previous page visited)
– Job search terms
– PII from email notifications registration
– Support-related data (from the “Contact Us” section)

We use this information for:

1. Providing Services: To deliver Software & Services, including job search results and notifications of job offerings. This includes using data for fraud detection and service assessment. The data is processed based on various legal bases under GDPR, including:
   – Consent: Based on your consent when you start using our Software & Services.
   – Legitimate Interest: For fraud detection, website functionality, and business improvement.
   – Contractual Necessity: When you use the Software & Services to perform job searches, data is processed to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
   – Legal Obligations: In cases where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory frameworks, such as responding to law enforcement requests.
2. Fraud Detection: We use information like IP Address, Cookie ID, Installation ID, URL Referrer, and search terms to identify and prevent fraud. This data is kept for 3 months for fraud analysis, after which most data is deleted except for Cookie-ID and Installation-ID used for business performance analysis. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in preventing fraud.
3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To handle disputes, enforce terms, and comply with legal obligations. We may share your PII with law enforcement or legal authorities if required. This information is retained as long as necessary to meet legal requirements or for potential litigation.

Use of Non-PII

We use non-PII (fully anonymized data) for:

1. Operating and updating the Software & Services and adding new features.
   2. Improving and customizing the Software & Services.
   3. Analyzing user behavior to optimize services and share aggregated data with business partners.
   4. Maintaining and improving service quality, including job offer interactions.

This data is retained as long as needed for business purposes or legal requirements. Parts of your PII may be anonymized for extended retention.

Sharing PII with Third Parties

We may share information with:

– Third-party tools for data analysis and business insights (e.g., Google Analytics) including but not limited to personalized advertising on platforms like Google and Microsoft Ads and solely for purposes described in this policy.
– This site is also protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply. Third parties in some cases will also include Austinshire Partners, Austinshire Partners helps us to provide our users with relevant job alert information. Your email address, IP, sign up date and job search criteria may be shared with them if you sign up for our Job Alert service. They are registered as a company with the following details: Austinshire Partners LLC – 8760-A Research Boulevard Suite 133 Austin TX 78753 USA Please visit Austinshire Partners website to learn more about their privacy policies, possible opt-outs and security measures. [https://privacy.austinshirepartners.com/en/] (https://privacy.austinshirepartners.com/en/)
– Subsidiaries and affiliates for service provision.
– During business transitions like mergers or acquisitions, where your information may be part of the assets transferred.

We ensure that third parties handling your PII take appropriate security measures and use the data in line with this Policy. We will not share PII with third parties without your consent, except as described.

Data Transfers Outside the European Union

We ensure that data transfers outside the EEA comply with applicable laws and provide adequate protection. Details about these protections are available upon request.

Third-Party Content

The Website may feature job listings from third-party partners based on your search criteria (“Third-Party Content”). Clicking on these listings will direct you to the partner’s site. We may share your IP address and user agent with these partners to provide relevant job offerings. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of these third parties. We advise reviewing their privacy policies before engaging with their content.

Cookies and Other Technologies

1. The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information, such as job search terms and interaction with the site. Cookies help remember your preferences and improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some functionalities may not work properly without them. More information on cookies can be found on the Internet Advertising Bureau’s website: [http://www.allaboutcookies.org](http://www.allaboutcookies.org).
2. Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: While we do not currently engage in targeted advertising practices, should this change, you will have the option to opt out of any targeted advertising using the following methods:
   – Browser setting: Adjust our browser preferences to block or notify you about tracking cookies.
   – Do Not Track Signals: We will honor any Do Not Track signals sent by your browser.
   – Third-party opt-outs: For personalized ads powered by third-party tools, we will provide clear instructions on how to opt out.

**Minors**

Our Software & Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16 . We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that a minor has used our services, we will take steps to block their access and delete their information. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activities. If a parent learns that their child has submitted PII without consent, they should contact us to request its removal.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

**GDPR Rights (EU):**
– Access to personal data
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request deletion of data (with exceptions)
– Restrict or object to processing
– Data portability
– Withdraw consent for processing
– Details on data transfers outside the EEA
– Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

CCPA Rights (California):
– Know what personal information is collected
– Request deletion of personal data
– Know if your data is sold or disclosed (we do not sell data)
– Equal service and price rights
– Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at [https://www.verjobs.com/contact-us/]. We may require additional information to verify your identity and reserve the right to charge a fee for excessive requests. We aim to address requests in accordance with the law.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or loss. While we strive to secure your data, we cannot guarantee complete protection against breaches. Ensure you protect your own device and login details to help secure your information. Complaints- If you have concerns about our handling of your PII or believe we have violated this Policy or applicable laws, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Check this page regularly for updates. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you disagree with any changes, cease using the Website.

How to Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]