Privacy Policy

1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

1.1 Job Seekers

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Resume/CV, employment history
• Education, qualifications, and skills
• Profile data, preferences, and job interests

1.2 Employers

• Name and designation
• Company name and business details
• Contact information
• Job postings and recruitment data

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address
• Device, browser, and operating system
• Log files and usage analytics
• Cookies and tracking identifiers

2. Purpose of Collection, Use and Disclosure

We collect, use, and disclose personal data for purposes including:

• Operating and maintaining the platform
• Account creation and identity verification
• Facilitating job applications and recruitment processes
• Matching candidates with job opportunities
• Processing subscriptions and payments
• Sending service-related communications
• Improving platform performance and user experience
• Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and risk management
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We may also use data for business analytics, service development, and internal reporting.

3. Consent

By providing personal data, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described. Under the PDPA, consent may also be deemed given where:

• Data is voluntarily provided for a reasonable purpose
• Use is necessary to provide requested services

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. However:

• Withdrawal may affect service availability
• We may continue to retain data where required by law

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose your data to:

• Employers (for job applications and recruitment)
• Service providers (hosting, cloud, analytics, payments)
• Professional advisors (legal, auditors, consultants)
• Business partners for platform operations
• Government authorities where legally required

We take reasonable steps to ensure third parties comply with PDPA or comparable standards.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside Singapore. Where this occurs, we ensure:

• Comparable data protection standards
• Contractual safeguards with recipients

However, you acknowledge that:

• Cross-border data transmission carries inherent risks

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures including:

• Encryption and secure servers
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Monitoring and vulnerability assessments

Despite these measures:

• No system is completely secure
• We do not guarantee absolute security

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

• Business and operational purposes
• Legal, regulatory, or audit requirements
• Dispute resolution and enforcement

We may:

• Delete data when no longer required
• Anonymize data for analytics and business insights

8. Your Rights (Under PDPA)

You have the following rights:

8.1 Access

Request access to personal data we hold about you

8.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

8.3 Withdrawal of Consent

Withdraw consent for specific uses of data

Requests may be subject to:

• Identity verification
• Administrative fees where permitted

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize content and services

You may disable cookies via browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

10. Automated Processing & AI Use

WorldJobs may use automated systems, including AI, to:

• Filter and rank job applications
• Recommend job opportunities
• Analyze user behavior and preferences

These processes:

• Do not constitute final hiring decisions
• Are used to assist, not replace, human judgment

We are not liable for decisions made by employers based on such outputs.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• Their privacy practices
• Their content or security

Users access such sites at their own risk.

12. Marketing & Communications

We may send communications relating to:

• Account activity
• Platform updates
• Service-related notifications

For marketing messages:

• We comply with Singapore's Do Not Call (DNC) provisions
• You may opt out at any time

When you tick the marketing consent box, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from WorldJobs. Giving this consent is optional and is not a condition of using the platform. You may withdraw it at any time by contacting us or by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing message, and we will stop sending marketing communications to you.

13. Data Breach

In the event of a data breach:

• We will take reasonable steps to contain and mitigate impact
• We will comply with applicable notification requirements under PDPA

However, we are not liable for:

• Unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• We are not responsible for third-party misuse of data
• Our liability is limited to the extent required by law

15. Contact (Data Protection Officer)

For any data-related requests or inquiries:

• Data Protection Officer, WorldJobs Connect
• Email: enquiry@wj-connect.com

16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.

• Changes will be posted on this page
• Continued use constitutes acceptance