Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website https://career.zycto.com or any of our related services, including job postings, employer accounts, and career resources (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services immediately.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about our users to provide and improve our Services.
1.1 Personal Information
When you use our website, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Contact details
- Employment history, CV, or resume information
- Educational background
- Skills, qualifications, or certifications
- Job preferences or interests
- Account login details (username, password)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide when applying for jobs, registering an employer account, or contacting us.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-identifiable data such as:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device information (operating system, device ID, etc.)
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring or exit web pages
This information helps us analyze usage trends, manage our website, and improve the overall user experience.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Employers or recruiters posting job listings
- Publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn, career networks)
- Third-party analytics tools and advertising partners
- Payment processors (if applicable)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide our services:
Enable you to search and apply for jobs, create an account, upload resumes, and connect with employers. - To communicate with you:
Send updates, job alerts, account notifications, promotional emails, and respond to your inquiries. - To improve user experience:
Analyze website usage, monitor traffic patterns, and enhance content quality and site performance. - To connect employers and job seekers:
Share relevant candidate profiles and resumes with potential employers when users apply for jobs. - For verification and security:
Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity of our platform. - To comply with legal obligations:
Fulfill applicable laws, regulations, or enforceable government requests. - For marketing purposes:
With your consent, we may use limited information to show you relevant job ads or career content.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases for processing your information:
- Consent: You have given consent for one or more specific purposes.
- Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and maintain website security.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about you.
4.2 How We Use Cookies
- To keep you signed in
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand site usage and analytics
- To serve personalized job recommendations and advertisements
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With Employers or Recruiters:
When you apply for a job, your application details, CV, and contact information are shared with the relevant employer. - With Service Providers:
We work with trusted third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements. - For Legal and Safety Reasons:
We may disclose your data to authorities when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or property. - Business Transfers:
In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, but you will be notified before any material change.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
For example:
- Account and job application data: retained while your account is active
- Legal and transactional data: retained as required by law
- Cookies: typically retained for up to 12 months unless cleared earlier by you
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your data under certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for marketing or data processing at any time.
- Object to Processing: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (usually within 30 days).
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
These measures include:
- SSL encryption on all pages
- Secure password hashing
- Regular server and system updates
- Limited access controls for sensitive data
However, please understand that no system is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.
9. International Data Transfers
Career.zycto operates globally, and your information may be processed in countries other than your own.
We ensure that any international transfer complies with data protection laws and includes appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., external job boards or employers’ pages).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Please review their respective privacy policies before sharing personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
Career.zycto is not intended for use by individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
12. Email Communication and Marketing
By creating an account or subscribing to our updates, you consent to receive emails related to:
- Job alerts or new opportunities
- Important account notifications
- Promotional messages about our services
You can opt out of marketing emails anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Career.zycto
Email:[email protected]