Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register on SMTJobs, we collect information including but not limited to:

• Full name, email address, and phone number
• Resume/CV and professional information
• Work experience and educational qualifications
• Skills, certifications, and languages
• Location and job preferences
• Profile photo and other uploaded documents

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on platform
• Search queries and interaction with job listings
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services such as LinkedIn, Google, or other platforms when you choose to connect your accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and maintain your account
• To match you with relevant job opportunities
• To facilitate communication between job seekers and employers
• To send job alerts and notifications based on your preferences
• To improve our services and user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 With Employers

When you apply for a job, your profile information, resume, and application details are shared with the respective employer or recruiter.

3.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, or servicing you.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SMTJobs, our users, or others.

3.4 Business Transfers

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

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Provide personalized job recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

SMTJobs is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

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

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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