Gulf Jobs - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Gulf Jobs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our Android application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect:

We collect the following personal information from you when you use the Gulf Jobs App:

• Identity and Contact Information:
  • Name
  • Email ID
  • Contact Number
  • Address
  • Date of Birth (DOB)
• Device and Usage Information (for Analytics):
  • Device type and model
  • Operating system
  • App version
  • Unique device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID)
  • Mobile network information
  • General location information (e.g., city, state - derived from IP address or with your explicit consent)
  • App usage data, such as the features you use, the jobs you view, and the duration of your sessions.

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services:
  • To allow you to create and manage your user account.
  • To enable you to search for and apply to job postings.
  • To personalize your experience by showing you relevant job opportunities.
  • To improve the functionality and user experience of the App.
• Communication:
  • To communicate with you regarding your account, job applications, and updates to our services.
  • To send you relevant job alerts and notifications (with your consent where required).
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Analytics and App Improvement:
  • To analyze user behavior and trends to understand how our App is used.
  • To identify and fix bugs and errors in the App.
  • To develop new features and improve the overall performance of the App.
• Security and Fraud Prevention:
  • To protect the security and integrity of our App and user data.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Legal Compliance:
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information:

We will process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds, as permitted under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

• Your Consent: We will rely on your explicit consent to collect and process certain types of personal data, such as for sending you job alerts or collecting precise location data. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data when it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our App, personalizing your experience, and ensuring the security of our services, provided that such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
• Performance of a Contract: Processing may be necessary to perform our contractual obligations to you, such as enabling you to use the job posting features of the App.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information:

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Potential Employers: When you apply for a job through our App, your relevant personal information (such as your name, contact details, and any information you provide in your application) will be shared with the employer who posted the job.
• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as data analytics, hosting, and customer support. These providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services for us and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and security.
• Analytics Providers: We may share anonymized and aggregated device and usage information with analytics providers to help us understand how our App is being used.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal information to legal authorities or government agencies if required by law or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our App of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

5. Data Security:

We have implemented reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and regular security assessments. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights:

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access Information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correct Inaccurate Information: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Erase Information: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Right to Nominate: You have the right to nominate an individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a grievance with us regarding the processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers:

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of India. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws when it is transferred internationally.

9. Children's Privacy:

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Updates to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy within the App or by other means. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

By using the Gulf Jobs App, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.