PRIVACYPOLICY

1. Introduction

Welcome to Worklee. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

This policy applies to all users of Worklee, including job seekers, employers, and visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Profile Data: CV content, work history, education, skills, certifications
• Company Information: Company name, registration details, contact information
• Job Postings: Job descriptions, requirements, salary information
• Communications: Messages sent through our platform, support requests
• Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed securely by Stripe)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Enable account creation, job searching, applications, and communications
• Match Making: Connect job seekers with relevant opportunities and help employers find suitable candidates
• Communications: Send you service updates, notifications, and marketing materials (with your consent)
• Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and user experience
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Job Seekers: Your CV and profile information is visible to subscribed employers when you apply for jobs or when your profile appears in search results.

Employers: Your company information and job postings are visible to job seekers and other platform users.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

• Payment processors (Stripe) for handling transactions
• Email service providers for sending notifications
• Cloud hosting services for data storage and processing
• Analytics providers to understand platform usage

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and employee training
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@worklee.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data retained longer for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes
• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Worklee is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@worklee.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@worklee.com
Address: Worklee, Vilnius, Lithuania

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.