Privacy Policy
How JobQ collects, uses and shares information when you search for jobs, apply, or post jobs.
This policy explains what information JobQ collects, why, and the choices you have. It applies to jobq.us and our emails.
Information we collect
When you search and browse
- The searches you run, the jobs you view and the jobs you click Apply on.
- Technical details: browser and device type, operating system, the page that referred you, and campaign tags in links (such as
utm_source). - Your approximate location (country and US state) from our network provider. We do not use GPS or precise location.
- Your IP address. We store it only in a one-way hashed form for click counting and fraud prevention.
When you create an account or sign up for alerts
- Your name, email address, password (stored encrypted), saved jobs and job-alert searches. Employers and agencies also give a company name and the jobs they post.
When you contact us or buy a package
- The details you send us, and order records. Card payments are handled by the payment provider; we do not see or store full card numbers.
Cookies
- Session cookie — keeps the site working and remembers your last search.
- Visitor cookie (
jq_vid) — a random ID, kept for up to 2 years, so we can tell new and returning visitors apart and avoid counting the same click twice.
You can delete or block cookies in your browser. The site still works, but repeat visits may be counted as new.
How we use information
- To show jobs that match your search and improve our results.
- To send job alerts and account emails you asked for.
- To count clicks and report them to our hiring partners, detect bots and prevent fraud.
- To understand how the site is used, using totals and trends (for example, which fields are trending this week).
When we share information
Job partners
JobQ shows jobs from partner job networks such as Lensa, WhatJobs and Adzuna. When you search, we send your search words, the location you entered, your IP address and your browser’s user-agent to these partners so they can return matching jobs and recognise genuine visits. When you click Apply, you leave JobQ for the partner’s or employer’s site, and their privacy policy applies there.
Service providers
Hosting, email delivery, network security and payment providers process data for us under contract and only to provide their service.
Legal reasons
We may disclose information if required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of our users and JobQ.
We do not sell lists of job seekers, and applying through JobQ does not send your CV or contact details to anyone. You apply on the employer’s or partner’s own site.
How long we keep information
Click and search records are kept for up to 25 months and then deleted or reduced to totals. Account data is kept until you delete your account. Job-alert emails stop as soon as you unsubscribe.
Your choices and rights
- Unsubscribe from any email with the link at its foot.
- Ask us for a copy of your information, or ask us to correct or delete it.
- California residents can ask what personal information we collect and share, ask for deletion, and opt out of sharing for advertising purposes. We will not treat you differently for using these rights.
To make a request, contact us. We may need to confirm your identity first.
Children
JobQ is for people aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Security
We use encryption in transit (HTTPS), hashed passwords and IP addresses, and limited staff access. No system is perfectly secure, so please use a strong, unique password.
Changes
We will post any changes on this page and update the date below. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site.