Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
At CareerBuddy, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, newsletters, and services. Please read this policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address
- Account credentials
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Profile information and preferences
- Communications you send to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Send newsletters and marketing communications
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Services (email providers, payment processors, analytics)
- Business Partners: With your consent, for joint marketing or promotional activities
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our Services.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@careerbuddyhq.com.
8. Newsletter and Email Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect your email address and may track email opens and clicks to improve our content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@careerbuddyhq.com
Address: Lagos, Nigeria