Privacy Policy for Recruitment Agency

Effective Date: 24-Jun-2023

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how JOB JERKY collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained from job applicants, candidates, clients, and other individuals who interact with our recruitment services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information and comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from job applicants, candidates, and clients:

2.1. Personal Information:

  1. Contact details (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address)
  2. Professional details (e.g., resume, work experience, qualifications, skills)
  3. Identification information (e.g., date of birth, social security number, national identification number)
  4. Employment preferences and objectives
  5. References and recommendations
  6. Interview notes and assessment results
  7. Any other information necessary for providing recruitment services

2.2. Sensitive Information:

  1. Racial or ethnic origin
  2. Health or medical information
  3. Criminal records (where permitted by law and relevant to the recruitment process)

We only collect sensitive information when it is necessary for recruitment purposes, and we will obtain explicit consent where required by law.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  1. Assessing job applications and qualifications
  2. Matching candidates with job opportunities
  3. Communicating with candidates and clients
  4. Conducting interviews and assessments
  5. Verifying qualifications and references
  6. Performing background checks and screening
  7. Facilitating employment offers and negotiations
  8. Complying with legal obligations
  9. Improving our recruitment processes and services
  10. Sending job alerts and other relevant notifications (with consent where required)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal information with the following parties:

  1. Clients: We may disclose candidate information to clients for recruitment purposes.
  2. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage service providers to assist in recruitment activities, such as background checks, skills assessments, or psychometric testing.
  3. Legal and Compliance: We may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, or government agency.
  4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, personal information may be transferred to the relevant third parties.
  5. Consent: We may share personal information with other parties when we have obtained explicit consent from the individual.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention practices.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Job applicants, candidates, and clients have certain rights regarding their personal information, including:

  1. Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: You may request to correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements and legitimate business interests.
  4. Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  5. Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for the processing of your personal information, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights or make any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices. The revised version will be effective as of the “Effective Date” mentioned at the beginning of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

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

Please note that while we strive to address all inquiries promptly, it may take some time to respond to certain requests due to legal requirements or the complexity of the request.

10. Consent

By using our recruitment services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You must take the time to read and understand the Terms and Conditions before registering for our services. By registering, you accept that you are entering into a contract with us based on these Terms and Conditions.


Visitors to JOBJERKY.COM who do not register to become a Member (Employer or Employee) similarly affirm that they are bound by these Terms and Conditions each time they access the JOBJERKY.COM website.


If you do not accept the Terms and Conditions stated below, please refrain from using JOBJERKY.COM

  1. The use of the Website by an Employer or Employee shall be deemed acceptance of and agreement to these terms only.
  2. The Website has been established to allow Employer to contact Employees and to view their profiles detailing an employee’s experience. We do not issue any experience certificate to our registered members.
  3. Any profile created showing political or illegal material would not be accepted under any circumstances.
  4. JOBJERKY.COM will take all reasonable precautions to keep the details of Employers and Employees secure but will not be liable for unauthorized access to the information provided by any party whatsoever.
  5. The Members warrant that their e-mail and other contact addresses are valid and up to date when using the Website.
  6. Members agree not to impersonate any other person or entity or to use a false name or a name that they have no authority to use.
  7. Members acknowledge that JOBJERKY.COM is not liable for any form of loss or damage that may be suffered by a member through the use of the Website including loss of data or information or any kind of financial or physical loss or damage.
  8. JOBJERKY.COM privacy policy forms part of these Terms and Conditions, and by agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you also give your consent to the manner in which we may handle your personal data as detailed in that policy.
  9. The management reserves the right to modify the Terms and Conditions at any time without any prior notification.
  10. These Terms will be subject to Indian Law and the jurisdiction of Indian Courts.
  11. JOBJERKY.COM is not responsible if any candidate has committed crime/illegal activity at employer’s premises. Background verification of candidates who are/will be hired is a responsibility of respective recruiter/recruiter’s company.