This Privacy Policy outlines how Online Jobs Kenya (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the Data Protection Act of Kenya (2019) and international best practices.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:
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Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, and phone number, which you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, creating an account, or contacting us.
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Non-Personal Information: We collect data such as your browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited via cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.
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Job Application Data: If you submit a CV or application through our platform, we collect the professional details you provide to facilitate the job-matching process.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
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To personalize your experience and respond to individual needs.
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To improve our website offerings based on the feedback and information we receive from you.
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To send periodic emails regarding job alerts, new guides (Article Writing, AI, Design), and website updates.
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To protect our site against bots, spam, and fraudulent activity.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Online Jobs Kenya uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your hard drive that help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity.
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You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
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We may use third-party services like Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic.
4. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
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External Links: Our website contains links to external job boards and third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems.
6. Your Rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Request the correction of inaccurate data.
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Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
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Request the deletion of your data from our systems.
7. Changes to This Policy
Online Jobs Kenya reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.
8. Contacting Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: Email: [info@onlinejobskenya.org] Website: [https://onlinejobskenya.org/]
Last Updated: October 2023