Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to JobTayo ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace platform connecting Filipino talent with global employers.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Full name and email address
• Profile picture and bio
• Professional skills and experience
• Location and availability
• Hourly rate and payment information
• Verification documents (for identity and background checks)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our platform, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring URLs and clickstream data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive for the following purposes:

• Account Creation and Management: To create and manage your user account
• Job Matching: To connect talent with appropriate job opportunities
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and messages related to our services
• Verification: To verify your identity and qualifications through our tiered verification system
• Payment Processing: To process payments and manage subscriptions (for employers)
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Safety and Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security risks

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your profile information is visible to employers when you apply for jobs
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, identity verification, background checks)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are legally required to retain it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@jobtayo.com.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

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