Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — NaijJobs

Effective Date: 10 September 2025

1. Data Controller

NaijJobs is owned and operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom.

For the purposes of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), the data controller is the site owner who determines how and why personal information is processed.

If you have questions or requests about your data, please contact:
support@naijonline.com

2. Introduction

NaijJobs connects job seekers with remote work opportunities and provides resources for career growth and digital learning. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

a. Personal Data You Provide

  • When you create an account, apply for jobs, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, CV/resume details, professional background, and messages you send us.

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • When you visit the site, we collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, page visits, and timestamps.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) to analyze site usage, improve performance, and deliver personalized job recommendations and advertisements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter signup, cookie preferences, creating an account)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., matching job seekers with employers, improving site performance, responding to inquiries)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with applicable employment or data protection laws)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information to:

  • Match job seekers with remote job opportunities
  • Enable employers to post and manage vacancies
  • Send career resources, newsletters, and updates (if you opt in)
  • Monitor and improve site performance and user experience
  • Deliver personalized job ads and career-related advertisements

6. Cookie Usage and Ad Personalization

We use cookies for:

  • Website analytics (via Google Analytics)
  • Job recommendations and advertising (via Google AdSense and partners)

Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to this and other websites.

Your choices:

7. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms, analytics tools, ad networks) under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

Employers using NaijJobs may receive candidate application details strictly for recruitment purposes.

We may also disclose data if required by law or to prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States. Where required, we apply appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

9. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Job seeker or employer account data: until you close your account or request deletion
  • Application data: retained as long as required by employers or applicable laws
  • Analytics data: anonymized after 18 months

We use strong encryption, secure access controls, and regular monitoring to protect your information.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU/UK under GDPR or California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, email us at support@naijonline.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

NaijJobs is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date above reflects the most recent version. Significant updates will be clearly posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
support@naijonline.com.