Privacy Policy

Welcome to STI Jobs Portal (https://stijobsportal.com/), your trusted online destination for discovering and applying to the most promising career opportunities in 2025 and beyond. We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals like you with their future employers in the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sectors.

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We understand that your personal and professional information is sensitive. Your trust is our most valuable asset. This Privacy Policy is designed to be a clear, transparent guide on how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal data when you use our website.

By accessing and using STIJobsPortal.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

To provide you with a seamless and personalized job-seeking experience, we collect information in a few ways. This includes information you directly provide us and data collected automatically as you navigate our site.

A. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Account Registration: When you create a job seeker account, we collect your name, email address, and a password of your choice.
  • Profile Information: To help you stand out to employers, you may choose to provide your contact number, current location, educational qualifications, work experience, skills, a link to your professional portfolio (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub), and upload your resume/CV.
  • Job Application Data: When you apply for a job listed on our portal, we collect the information you include in your application, which is typically the data from your profile and resume.
  • Communication: If you contact our support team or respond to our surveys, we collect the content of your messages and your contact information.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and personalize content.
    • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., keeping you logged in).
    • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its structure and content.
    • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

2. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect for specific, legitimate purposes to operate and improve our services for you.

  • To Create and Manage Your Account: To set up and maintain your secure job seeker profile on STIJobsPortal.com.
  • To Match You with Opportunities: To recommend and display job listings that are relevant to your profile, skills, and career interests.
  • To Process Your Applications: To transmit your application and profile information to the employers whose jobs you apply for.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze user behavior and trends, helping us fix errors, develop new features, and enhance the overall usability of our portal.
  • To Communicate with You:
    • To send you important administrative updates (like security alerts or changes to our policies).
    • To send you job alerts based on your saved searches and preferences (you can opt-out anytime).
    • To respond to your customer service inquiries.
  • To Ensure Security: To monitor and protect the security of our website, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How Do We Share Your Information?

We are a bridge between job seekers and employers. We do not sell your personal data to third-party data brokers. Your information is shared only in the following circumstances:

  • With Employers: This is the core of our service. When you click “Apply” for a job, the information you have provided in your application (including your profile and resume) is shared with that specific employer so they can review your candidacy.
  • With Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as:
    • Website Hosting: (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
    • Analytics: (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic.
    • Email Communication: (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid) to send transactional emails and job alerts.
      These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services we have requested.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of STIJobsPortal.com, our users, or the public.

4. How Do We Protect Your Information?

The security of your personal data is our top priority. We implement a variety of robust technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • SSL Encryption: Our website uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. You will see a padlock icon in your browser’s address bar, indicating a secure connection.
  • Secure Data Storage: Your personal data is stored on secure servers with limited access, protected by firewalls and other advanced security protocols.
  • Access Controls: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel and contractors who need the information to perform their job functions.

However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information. Here are the choices available to you:

  • Access and Update: You can access, review, and update the personal information in your profile at any time by logging into your account on STIJobsPortal.com.
  • Deactivate or Delete: You can deactivate your account, which will hide your profile from employers. You can also request the permanent deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
  • Opt-Out of Marketing Emails: You can unsubscribe from our job alert and promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any such email.
  • Cookie Controls: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you delete your account, we will initiate the process of removing your personal data from our active systems, though some anonymized data may remain in our backup archives for a limited period.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites, such as employer career pages or professional networking sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

STIJobsPortal.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to this transfer. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The world of technology and data privacy is always evolving. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

Thank you for trusting STI Jobs Portal with your career journey. We are committed to protecting your privacy as you take your next step towards an exciting future in Science, Technology, and Innovation.