Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Ligaye.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job board platform and related services.
By using Ligaye.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
For Job Seekers:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- Professional experience and employment history
- Educational background and qualifications
- Skills, certifications, and portfolio information
- Resume/CV documents and cover letters
- Location and preferred work arrangements
Employer Information
For Employers:
- Company name, address, and contact information
- Business registration details and industry classification
- Authorized representative information
- Job posting details and requirements
- Payment information for job posting fees
- Company profile and branding materials
Technical Information
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Usage patterns, page views, and navigation data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Search queries and filter preferences
- Application and interaction timestamps
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- • Facilitate job matching between candidates and employers
- • Process job applications and communications
- • Maintain and improve platform functionality
- • Provide customer support and assistance
Communication
- • Send job alerts and notifications
- • Provide platform updates and announcements
- • Respond to inquiries and support requests
- • Send marketing communications (with consent)
Platform Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns and user behavior
- • Develop new features and services
- • Enhance search and matching algorithms
- • Conduct research and analytics
Legal Compliance
- • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- • Respond to legal requests and investigations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Employers
When you apply for a job, we share your profile information, resume, and application details with the relevant employer. This includes your contact information, work experience, education, and any additional information you choose to include in your application.
With Job Seekers
Employers can view job seeker profiles that match their job requirements. We may also show aggregated, anonymized data about candidate pools to help employers understand market trends.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing (Stripe), email communications, analytics, and hosting services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your information to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security 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 updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure hosting infrastructure with Supabase
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Update
You can access and update your personal information through your account settings. You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Data Portability
You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format, or request that we transfer it to another service provider.
Deletion
You can delete your account at any time. We will remove your personal information, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Marketing Preferences
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or updating your preferences in your account settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods include:
- Active accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
- Inactive accounts: Data may be retained for up to 3 years after last activity
- Job applications: Application data is retained for 2 years for compliance purposes
- Payment records: Financial information is retained for 7 years as required by law
- Marketing data: Removed immediately upon opt-out request
After these periods, we will securely delete or anonymize your information unless longer retention is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
While Ligaye.com primarily serves the Gambian market, our hosting and service providers may be located in other countries. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
These safeguards may include standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email or platform notification for significant changes
- Provide a summary of key changes when appropriate
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.