Welcome to AKFJobs.com (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”). At AKFJobs.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, which provides information about the latest jobs in Pakistan. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) from you when you visit our Website. The types of information we collect include:
1.1. Personal Information
- Name: If you choose to register on our Website or submit a job application, we may collect your name.
- Email Address: We may collect your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or contact us via email.
- Phone Number: If you provide your phone number for job applications or other purposes, we may collect this information.
- Resume/CV: If you upload your resume or CV to apply for a job, we will collect the information contained in these documents.
- Location: We may collect your location data if you provide it or if it is automatically detected through your IP address.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
- IP Address: We may collect your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Website.
- Browser Type: We may collect information about the type of browser you are using to access our Website.
- Operating System: We may collect information about the operating system you are using.
- Pages Visited: We may collect information about the pages you visit on our Website, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our services and your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
2.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services
- To provide you with the latest job listings in Pakistan.
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our Website.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
2.2. To Communicate with You
- To send you newsletters, job alerts, and other relevant information if you have subscribed to them.
- To notify you about changes to our Website or services.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
2.3. For Marketing and Advertising
- To display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
- To conduct market research and analysis to improve our services.
2.4. For Legal and Security Purposes
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of our users.
- To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
3. Third-Party Advertising and Analytics
We may use third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, to display ads on our Website. These third-party advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to our Website and other websites in order to provide you with targeted advertisements based on your interests.
3.1. Google AdSense
- Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service that uses cookies to serve ads on our Website. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Website and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page: https://adssettings.google.com.
3.2. Analytics Services
- We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze data about your use of our Website. These services help us understand how users interact with our Website and improve our services.
- Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This information is used to generate reports and analyze Website traffic.
- You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
4.1. With Your Consent
- We may share your information with third parties if you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
4.2. With Service Providers
- We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
4.3. For Legal Reasons
- We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.4. In Case of a Business Transfer
- If AKFJobs.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. These rights include:
6.1. Access and Correction
- You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you would like to review or correct your information, please contact us at [insert contact email].
6.2. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
- You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in the emails we send or by contacting us directly.
6.3. Delete Your Information
- You can request that we delete your personal information from our records. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6.4. Data Portability
- You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. Read our Disclaimer.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
Thank you for visiting AKFJobs.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best possible experience on our Website.