joblaze

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Joblaze ("we", "us", "our") operates the website joblaze.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Joblaze. If you have questions about data processing, you can contact us at privacy@joblaze.com.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. If you sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
  • Profile data: Information you voluntarily provide in your profile, such as job preferences, skills, and location preferences.
  • Usage data: We collect anonymized analytics data about how you use the website, including pages visited, search queries, and interaction patterns.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies required for the website to function and optional analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Job alerts: If you set up job alerts, we store your alert preferences and email address for delivery purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: For analytics cookies and marketing communications (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
  • Contract performance: To provide our services when you create an account or set up job alerts (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).

5. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our job search service
  • To deliver job alerts matching your preferences
  • To personalize your experience and job recommendations
  • To improve our website and services through anonymized analytics
  • To communicate with you about your account or service updates
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, email delivery, analytics), under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Account data is retained while your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@joblaze.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@joblaze.com.