Legal & Compliance
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 26 November 2025
Welcome to JobOnShip.org. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Jobonship.org. We understand that your privacy is of the utmost importance, especially when managing your career. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your data and details how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the personal information you provide when using our website and services ("Services").
This policy applies to all visitors, including seafarers seeking employment ("Job Seekers") and maritime companies posting job requirements ("Employers"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our Services to you. The types of personal information we may collect include:
(A) Data You Provide to Us Directly
- Resume and Career Information: When you submit your resume via our website or email, we collect the data it contains, such as your name, contact details (email address, phone number), career history, certifications, and qualifications.
- Contact Information: When you contact us with feedback or inquiries, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Employer Information: When an Employer posts a job requirement, we collect the contact person's name, company details, and email address.
(B) Data We Collect Automatically
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, which are small files stored on your browser, to enhance your user experience, analyze site traffic, and maintain our Services. This may include information about your browsing session and preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
- Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of the Services. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Core Services: To facilitate the recruitment process by sharing your resume and profile information with potential Employers that have posted relevant vacancies.
- To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send you service-related updates, and provide information you have requested.
- For Promotional Communications: To send promotional emails about new opportunities or services to users who have opted in. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze how users interact with our site, measure the effectiveness of our advertising, and improve the functionality and user experience.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your privacy is our priority. We do not sell your personal data. We only share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Prospective Employers: We will share the personal information from your resume with shipping companies and recruiters who use our platform to find candidates for their job vacancies.
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share non-personally identifiable information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are obligated to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Your Data Rights
We respect your rights over your personal data. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: Request that we delete your personal information from our systems.
- Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@jobonship.org.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required to comply with our legal obligations.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@jobonship.org