Privacy Policy for IraqiJobCenter.com
1. Introduction
At IraqiJobCenter.com, we are fully committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with our website. We implement privacy-first principles at every level to ensure that your personal information remains secure and handled with the utmost care and respect.
2. Scope of Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use IraqiJobCenter.com (“we”, “our”, “us”). We act as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through the website. If you have any questions regarding this policy or your rights under it, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
A. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone settings, geographic location, referral source, page views, and website navigation paths. This data helps us analyze how users interact with IraqiJobCenter.com to optimize the user experience.
B. Account Data
Includes your first and last name, physical address, email address, phone number, and other related details necessary for account creation and management.
C. Profile Data
Includes preferences, feedback, purchase history, behavior on the platform, and interests relating to job sectors or services.
D. Communication Data
Includes transcripts of support interactions, messages you send us via contact forms, and communication history with our customer support or team.
E. Technical Data
Includes data from the device used to access the service, such as device model, operating system, device identifiers, browser details, and system configuration.
F. Transaction Data
Includes order and payment history, transaction records, billing details, and delivery information to process services or purchases arranged through IraqiJobCenter.com.
G. Preference Data
Includes your marketing preferences, consents for communication, product or job category interests, and other personalized settings.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process your personal data where legally permitted under GDPR and CCPA, including:
– Consent: Where you have provided clear consent for processing.
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required for the performance of a contract with you.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our or a third party’s legitimate interest, provided your rights do not override these interests. Examples include enhancing website performance, fraud prevention, and customer support optimization.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights, subject to certain legal limitations:
– Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data we hold.
– Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Also known as “the right to be forgotten,” you can request that we delete your personal data.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit processing of your data in certain scenarios.
– Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in machine-readable format for use elsewhere.
– Right to Object: You may object to data processing based on our legitimate interest.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: Under the CCPA, we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:
– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Role-based access control to limit data exposure
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
– Routine data backups
– Staff training on data protection and information security best practices
7. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. When we do so, such transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable data protection laws and are safeguarded through appropriate legal mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the category of data:
– Account Data & Profile Data: Retained while the account remains active and for up to 5 years after inactivity.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 2 years after the last interaction.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with relevant tax and legal obligations.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytics and performance analysis.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and user experience. Our website uses the following types of cookies:
– Essential Cookies: Required for website operations, such as login authentication.
– Functional Cookies: Enable site enhancements such as remembering language settings.
– Performance Cookies: Collect information about how users interact with our site (e.g., pages visited).
– Analytics Cookies: Used for aggregating usage statistics and improving site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit and periodically thereafter, you will be presented with a cookie banner to manage your preferences. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies and update your choices at any time. We adhere to GDPR requirements by providing granular consent options and to CCPA by allowing users to opt-out of the “sale” of personal data. Most web browsers offer settings to disable or delete cookies.
11. Children’s Privacy
IraqiJobCenter.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that personal data of a child has been collected without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or our internal practices. We will notify users of material changes using available communication methods, which may include email notifications or prominent notices on the website.
13. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or how we collect and use your information, please contact us directly:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.iraqijobcenter.com
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to ensuring our practices remain transparent, compliant, and respectful of your rights. Please reach out to us with any privacy concerns or questions, and we will be happy to assist you.