Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Daily Gulf Jobs ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at dailygulfjobs.com (the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the Platform:

For Job Seekers:

• Account information (name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information (work experience, education, skills, resume/CV)
• Job preferences (location, industry, salary expectations)
• Application materials (cover letters, portfolios)
• Communication preferences and subscription choices

For Recruitment Agencies/Employers:

• Company information (business name, address, contact details)
• Authorized representative details (name, email, phone)
• Business registration documents (GST certificate, business registration)
• Job posting details (job titles, descriptions, requirements, salary ranges)
• Payment information for subscription plans

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, analytics cookies
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social media login providers (if you use social login features)
• Payment processors (transaction confirmations)
• Analytics providers (aggregated usage statistics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core Platform Services

• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable job seekers to search, apply, and track job applications
• Allow recruiters to post jobs and manage applications
• Facilitate communication between job seekers and recruiters
• Process subscription payments and manage billing

3.2 Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot technical issues and fix bugs
• Conduct security monitoring and fraud prevention

3.3 Communication

• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, application confirmations)
• Deliver job alerts and notifications (if you opt in)
• Send service announcements and policy updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent, with opt-out option)

3.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
• Respond to legal requests and prevent harm

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Job Applications

Important: When you apply to a job posting, your profile information, resume, and application materials will be shared with the recruitment agency or employer who posted that job. This is necessary to facilitate the employment connection.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Payment processing
• Email delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support tools

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on the Platform.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4.6 What We Do NOT Share

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes
• Share your resume or profile with recruiters unless you explicitly apply to their jobs
• Disclose your payment information (credit card details) to recruiters or employers

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication mechanisms (JWT tokens, OTP verification)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and employee training
• Secure cloud infrastructure with backups

Important Limitation: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of transmitting information online.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services to you
• Required by law or for legal compliance
• Necessary for legitimate business purposes (fraud prevention, dispute resolution)

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 5 years, except for data we are legally required to retain (transaction records, tax documents).

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access & Portability

• Request a copy of your personal information
• Download your data in a machine-readable format

7.2 Correction & Update

• Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile

7.3 Deletion

• Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Note: Some data may be retained for legal compliance

7.4 Opt-Out

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails (via unsubscribe link)
• Disable job alerts and notifications
• Opt out of non-essential cookies (via browser settings)

7.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. Max 90 days in case of complex requests or more requests.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality (cannot be disabled)
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze site usage and improve performance
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (language, filters)
• Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated usage statistics

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

9. Third-Party Websites

The Platform may contain links to external websites (recruiter websites, social media, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for material changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on the Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

14. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (India)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU users