Privacy Policy

HALAJOBS.QA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website halajobsqa.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our job portal, we may collect:

• Job Posting Information: When employers post jobs, they may provide company details, job descriptions, contact information, and images
• Contact Information: Email addresses or phone numbers if you contact our support team
• User Preferences: Job categories you browse, search terms, and liked jobs (stored locally in your browser)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral sources
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Service Delivery: To display job listings, process searches, and connect job seekers with employers
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations in Qatar
• Security: To protect against fraud, spam, and malicious activities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Public Job Listings: Information in job posts is publicly visible to all website visitors
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (hosting, analytics) that may access data to perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Supabase (Database)

Job listings are stored on Supabase infrastructure. Supabase complies with industry-standard security practices. See Supabase Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: To remember your liked jobs and preferences (stored locally)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Retention

• Job Listings: Active jobs are displayed for 20 days, after which they expire automatically
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics policies (typically 26 months)
• User Preferences: Stored locally in your browser until you clear browser data

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database infrastructure (Supabase)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Qatar-Specific Regulations

We comply with Qatar's data protection laws and regulations, including:

• Qatar Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy
• Qatar Ministry of Labour employment regulations

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