Privacy Policy - Vicent JOBS

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: July 2025

Website: https://www.vicentjobs.com
Operated by: Vicent JOBS
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: info@vicentjobs.com
Phone: +255 743 883 665

Welcome to Vicent JOBS. Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website at https://www.vicentjobs.com and any related services, tools, or features we offer (collectively referred to as the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Platform.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalise our services. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register, create a profile, post a job, apply for a job, or communicate with us, we may collect the following:

Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and national ID or passport number (where applicable).
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address, and city/region of residence.
Professional Information: Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, cover letters, education history, work experience, skills, certifications, professional references, and career preferences.
Employer/Company Information: Company name, registration details, industry, company size, office address, logo, company description, and contact person details.
Account Credentials: Username, password, and security questions.
Payment Information: Payment method details, billing address, and transaction history (for employers using paid services).
Communication Data: Messages, emails, feedback, or enquiries you send to us or to other users through the Platform.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with our Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
Log Data: IP address, access dates and times, pages viewed, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and referring/exit URLs.
Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 below).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third‑party sources, including:

Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Google) if you choose to sign in or link your account.
Employers or recruitment agencies who may submit information on your behalf.
Analytics and advertising partners.
Publicly available sources and databases.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery and Platform Operations

To create and manage your account.
To enable job seekers to search, view, and apply for jobs.
To enable employers to post job listings, search candidate profiles, and manage applications.
To match job seekers with relevant job opportunities based on profile data, preferences, and search history.
To facilitate communication between job seekers and employers.
To process payments and subscriptions for premium employer services.

2.2 Personalisation and Recommendations

To personalise your experience on the Platform.
To recommend relevant job listings, candidates, career tips, and content.
To send customised job alerts and notifications based on your preferences.

2.3 Communication

To respond to your enquiries, feedback, and support requests.
To send service‑related announcements, updates, and administrative messages.
To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent — you may opt out at any time).

2.4 Analytics and Improvement

To analyse usage patterns, trends, and user behaviour to improve our Platform, features, and services.
To conduct research, surveys, and statistical analysis.
To test new features and functionalities.

2.5 Safety, Security, and Legal Compliance

To verify user identities and prevent fraud, scams, and unauthorised access.
To detect and address technical issues, security vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
To enforce our Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy, and other applicable agreements.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests in Tanzania and internationally.

3. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Employers and Job Seekers

When you apply for a job, your profile information, CV, cover letter, and application details are shared with the respective employer or recruiter.
If you are an employer, your company information and job postings are visible to job seekers.
If your profile is set to “public” or “searchable,” employers and recruiters may view your profile and contact you about opportunities.

3.2 With Service Providers

We engage trusted third‑party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including:

Hosting and cloud storage providers.
Payment processing companies.
Email delivery and communication services.
Analytics and data processing tools.
Customer support platforms.

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.3 With Business Partners

We may share aggregated, anonymised, or de‑identified information with business partners, advertisers, and sponsors for research, marketing, and business purposes. This information cannot be used to identify you personally.

3.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request.
Protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Vicent JOBS, our users, or the public.
Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service.
Prevent illegal activities, fraud, or security threats.

3.5 In Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change and ensure your data continues to be protected under a privacy policy consistent with this one.