1. Introduction
Jobs in Belgium ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job board platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (work experience, education, skills)
- Application data (CVs, cover letters)
- Communication preferences
2.2 Information from OAuth Providers
When you sign in using social login (Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft), we receive:
- Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
- Professional information (LinkedIn: work history, education)
- Only the minimum data necessary for service provision
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process job applications and connect candidates with employers
- Send notifications about job matches, application status
- Improve and personalize user experience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
- Communicate with you about updates, promotions (with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. GDPR Compliance
As an EU-based platform, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
5. Social Login & OAuth
When using OAuth providers (Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft):
- We request only the minimum necessary permissions
- You can revoke access at any time through the provider's settings
- Provider cookies are used for authentication (disclosed in cookie policy)
- We do not store OAuth tokens; they are managed securely by our authentication system
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Employers: When you apply for jobs (with your consent)
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist in platform operation (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing (Argon2id)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Preferences and settings
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- OAuth provider authentication
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- As long as your account is active
- For legitimate business purposes
- To comply with legal obligations
You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@jobs-in-belgium.be
Data Protection Officer: dpo@jobs-in-belgium.be
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.