Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 July 2025

**WORKING DRAFT DOCUMENT**

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how PNGJobSeek ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores and protects information from users of our website www.pngjobseek.com and related services (the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from Job Seekers

When you register as a job seeker, we collect:

  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Employment history and educational background
  • Skills, qualifications and work preferences
  • Resume/CV documents
  • Any other information you choose to include in your profile

2.2 Information from Advertisers/Employers

When you register as an advertiser, we collect:

  • Business name and contact details
  • Authorized representative's name and contact information
  • Billing information
  • Job advertisement content and requirements
  • Account username and password

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits
  • General location information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

3.1 For Job Seekers:

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Match you with relevant job opportunities
  • Allow employers to view your profile when you apply for positions
  • Communicate with you about job opportunities and service updates
  • Improve our job matching services

3.2 For Advertisers:

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Post and manage your job advertisements
  • Process payments for advertising services
  • Connect you with suitable job applicants
  • Communicate about your advertisements and account

3.3 For All Users:

  • Operate, maintain and improve our Services
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Between Users

  • Job seeker profiles are visible to advertisers when job seekers apply for positions
  • Advertiser information is displayed in job advertisements

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email service providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Protect the safety of any person

4.4 Business Transfers

If we sell or transfer our business, user information may be included as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include:

  • Password protection for all accounts
  • Regular security reviews
  • Limited access to personal information by our staff

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Information

You may update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account.

7.2 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7.3 Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by updating your account preferences.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. 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 Privacy Policy on our website with a new effective date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Information

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

PNGJobSeek
Email: [email protected]

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Papua New Guinea.