Privacy Policy - Recruix

Effective Date: 1st January, 2025
Last Updated: 1st January, 2025

At Recruix.com.ng, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every individual who visits, registers on, or interacts with our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By accessing or using Recruix.com.ng, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we kindly ask that you discontinue your use of our platform.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of Recruix.com.ng, including job seekers, employers, recruiters, partners, and general visitors to our website.

1. Who We Are

Recruix.com.ng is a digital recruitment and job listing platform headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We operate as a bridge between job seekers and employers across Nigeria, Africa, and worldwide. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, Recruix.com.ng is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 privacy@recruix.com.ng
📍 Plot 14, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use our platform. The categories of information we collect include the following:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, complete your profile, apply for jobs, or contact us, you may provide us with:

Personal Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and residential address
Professional Information: Work experience, educational qualifications, skills, certifications, CV or resume, and professional references
Account Credentials: Username and encrypted password
Profile Content: Profile photo, cover letter, portfolio links, and any other content you choose to upload
Employer Information: Company name, company address, industry type, company description, and contact details
Job Listing Details: Job titles, job descriptions, salary ranges, and application requirements submitted by employers
Communications: Messages, emails, feedback, and support requests you send to us

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit and interact with Recruix.com.ng, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and browser version
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries entered, and job listings viewed
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs
Location Data: General geographical location inferred from your IP address
Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy section below)

2.3 Information We Collect From Third Parties

We may also receive information about you from third parties, including:

Social Media Platforms: If you choose to register or log in using a social media account such as Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn, we may receive basic profile information from that platform
Recruitment Partners: Information shared with us by recruitment agencies or partner platforms as part of integrated recruitment services
Background Check Providers: Where applicable and with your consent, information from background verification services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide and Operate Our Services

To create and manage your account on Recruix.com.ng
To display your profile to relevant employers and recruiters
To process and manage job applications submitted through our platform
To allow employers to post, manage, and promote job listings
To match job seekers with relevant job opportunities based on their profile and preferences

3.2 To Communicate With You

To send you job alerts, application updates, and platform notifications
To respond to your inquiries, support requests, and feedback
To send important service announcements and policy updates
To deliver newsletters, career tips, and promotional content where you have given your consent to receive them

3.3 To Improve Our Platform

To analyze how users interact with our platform and identify areas for improvement
To conduct research, testing, and development of new features and services
To monitor and resolve technical issues, bugs, and security vulnerabilities

3.4 To Ensure Safety and Security

To verify the identity of users and prevent fraudulent activity
To detect, investigate, and take action against fake job listings and scam accounts
To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other platform policies
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities

3.5 To Personalize Your Experience

To tailor job recommendations and content to your profile and browsing behavior
To remember your preferences and settings for future visits
To deliver targeted and relevant advertising where applicable

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the services you have requested by creating an account or using our platform
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring platform security
Consent: Where you have given us clear and specific consent to process your data for a particular purpose, such as receiving marketing emails
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations in Nigeria and other jurisdictions where we operate

5. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and we do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 With Employers and Recruiters

When you apply for a job or make your profile visible on our platform, your professional information including your name, contact details, CV, and work history may be shared with the employer or recruiter who posted the relevant job listing.

5.2 With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our platform. These include cloud hosting providers, email delivery services, analytics providers, payment processors, and customer support tools. All service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 With Business Partners

Where you have consented, we may share your information with our recruitment and career development partners to provide you with additional services and opportunities.

5.4 For Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We may disclose your information where required by law, court order, or government authority, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Recruix.com.ng, our users, or the public.

5.5 In the Event of a Business Transfer

If Recruix.com.ng is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change and the new privacy terms that apply.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Recruix.com.ng uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for the platform to function properly, including login sessions and security features
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how users navigate and use our platform so we can improve it
Marketing Cookies	Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our campaigns

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as long as is necessary to provide you with our services. We may also retain certain information for longer periods where required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as dispute resolution and fraud prevention.

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal data retention policies.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We implement a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
Secure server infrastructure with access controls
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Staff training on data protection and privacy best practices
Strict access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only

While we do everything in our power to protect your information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your Recruix account and to keep your login credentials confidential.

9. Your Rights and Choices

As a user of Recruix.com.ng, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another service provider
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@recruix.com.ng. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

Recruix.com.ng is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. If you believe a child has registered on our platform, please contact us immediately at privacy@recruix.com.ng.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, job boards, and external resources. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to Recruix.com.ng. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. International Data Transfers

As a platform serving users across Nigeria, Africa, and worldwide, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Nigeria. Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. 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 business operations. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

The date at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last updated.

14. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Data Privacy team:

📧 Email: privacy@recruix.com.ng
📞 Phone: +234 (0) 800 000 0000
📍 Address: Plot 14, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.

We are committed to resolving all privacy-related concerns promptly, fairly, and transparently.

Thank you for trusting Recruix.com.ng with your personal information. We take that trust seriously and we will always work to honor it.

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