Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Joblit.in ("Joblit", "we", "us", or "our"). We are a job listing and recruitment platform based in India that connects job seekers with employers and companies. We also list third-party job opportunities sourced from external providers.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website at www.joblit.in, our mobile applications, or any related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 From Job Seekers (Candidates)

When you register or use our Platform as a candidate, we may collect:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and home/correspondence address
• Gender and date of birth
• Profile photo
• Resume / CV uploads
• Work experience, job history, and professional skills
• Educational background including college/university name and CGPA
• Interests and hobbies
• Current and expected salary details
• Payment and billing information (for premium features)

2.2 From Employers & Companies

When you register or use our Platform as an employer or business, we may collect:

• Company name, contact details, and business address/location
• GST number or business registration information
• Job postings, job descriptions, and vacancy details
• Payment information for premium job listing plans (processed via Razorpay)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Platform, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Cookies and session data (see Section 7)
• Behavioral data used to improve job recommendations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account on the Platform
• To match candidates with relevant job openings and generate AI-powered job recommendations
• To allow employers to search and view candidate profiles (subject to your privacy settings)
• To send job alerts, promotional emails, and platform updates via Brevo and Zoho Mail
• To send transactional SMS notifications and OTPs via Twilio
• To process payments securely through Razorpay
• To collect user feedback and improve our services
• To train and improve our AI/recommendation models
• To display targeted advertisements relevant to your profile and activity
• To analyse Platform usage through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

4. Sharing Your Information

4.1 With Employers and Recruiters

If you are a job seeker, your profile information (including resume, skills, and experience) may be visible to registered employers and third-party recruiters on our Platform, subject to your privacy settings. You can choose to set your contact information as private or public from within your account settings.

4.2 Third-Party Job Listings

We list job opportunities sourced from third-party providers. When you apply for such jobs, your application data may be shared with those third-party employers. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before applying.

4.3 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers who process data strictly on our behalf:

• Razorpay — Payment processing
• Appwrite — Database and backend infrastructure
• Brevo (Sendinblue) — Email marketing and transactional email
• Zoho Mail — Business email communications
• Twilio — SMS and OTP notifications
• Google Analytics — Website analytics
• Microsoft Clarity — Session recording and heatmaps

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

4.5 No Sale of Data

We do not sell your personal information to any third party for their independent marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active on the Platform. Upon account deletion, we will retain your data for a period of 6 months to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and prevent fraud. After this period, your data will be permanently deleted from our systems, except where we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

6. Your Rights & Controls

As a user of Joblit.in, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your personal information directly from your account settings at any time.
• Right to Deletion: You can delete your account and request erasure of your personal data. Data will be fully purged within 6 months of deletion.
• Right to Data Portability: You can download a copy of your profile data from within your account.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails and job alert notifications at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or through your account settings.
• Privacy Settings: You can control whether your contact information is visible to employers and recruiters by toggling your profile privacy settings.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at legal@joblit.in.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise you, remember your preferences, and improve our services.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly (e.g., login sessions).
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with the Platform.
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements relevant to you.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

8. Third-Party Authentication

We offer the option to sign in to Joblit.in using third-party accounts, including Google and LinkedIn. When you use these options, the respective third-party platform may share certain profile information with us (such as your name, email address, and profile picture) in accordance with your privacy settings on those platforms. We do not receive or store your third-party platform passwords.

9. Artificial Intelligence & Recommendations

Joblit.in uses AI models and algorithms to provide personalised job recommendations based on your profile, preferences, and activity on the Platform. The data used for these recommendations includes your skills, experience, education, interests, and past interactions on the Platform.

We are committed to transparent and fair use of AI. Automated decisions affecting your account can be reviewed by contacting us at legal@joblit.in.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure HTTPS connections, encrypted storage, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Minors

Joblit.in does not place age restrictions on registration. However, if you are under 18 years of age, you should use the Platform only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal data without consent, please contact us at legal@joblit.in and we will take appropriate action.

12. Applicable Law & Compliance

Joblit.in is incorporated and operates in India. This Privacy Policy is governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), to the extent applicable.

If you are located outside India, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in India. By using our Platform, you consent to such transfer and processing.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform before the changes take effect.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection team:

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.