PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION POLICY (GDPR-COMPLIANT)

INTRODUCTION PRIVACY POLICY – MetaJobs.io
Effective Date: March 25, 2025 
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 
 

 

1. Introduction

MetaJobs.io ("MetaJobs", "we", "our") is a job search and recruitment platform operated by Efficient Work Group Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom with its principal office at 168A London Road, Northampton, United Kingdom.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data with transparency, integrity, and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, share, and protect personal information when you access or use our services via our website, mobile applications, APIs, or integrated third-party tools.

It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection frameworks, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/UK)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA (USA)
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD – Brazil)
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA – Canada)
  • Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)

By using MetaJobs.io, you acknowledge that Efficient Work Group Ltd is the sole data controller responsible for your personal information and that you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

 

2. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED

We collect data:

  • Directly from users (registration, applications, support requests)
  • Automatically via tracking tools (cookies, IP logs, device data)
  • From third parties (OAuth providers like LinkedIn, analytics tools)

Data Categories:

  • Identity Data: name, username, profile photo
  • Contact Data: email, phone, address
  • Career Data: CV, work history, salary expectations
  • Technical Data: IP, browser, session cookies, device ID
  • Communications: chat logs, feedback
  • Financial Data: billing info, transaction history (via Stripe)
  • Sensitive Data: diversity/disability info (optional, anonymized)

 

3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

PurposeLegal Basis (GDPR)
Platform access & registrationArt. 6(1)(b) Contractual
Job application managementArt. 6(1)(b) Contractual
Personalized job suggestionsArt. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interest
Email marketingArt. 6(1)(a) Consent
Diversity reportingArt. 9(2)(a) Explicit Consent
Fraud detection & securityArt. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interest

We never sell personal data. We ensure all data transfers have documented lawful bases.

 

4. USE OF PERSONAL DATA

  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Facilitating job searches and applications
  • Connecting you with employers
  • Customizing content and user experience
  • Billing and subscription management
  • Customer support and conflict resolution
  • Platform analytics, product improvement
  • Legal compliance and platform security

 

5. SHARING & DISCLOSURE OF DATA

Who We Share With:
  • Employers (only when you apply or opt in)
  • Third-party processors (Stripe, AWS, Intercom)
  • Analytics & monitoring tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar)
  • Legal & regulatory bodies (upon valid legal request)
Protection Measures:
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Vendor risk assessments & access restrictions

 

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TOOLS

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Analyze website traffic and behavior
  • Enable job matching algorithms
  • Facilitate payment verification and anti-fraud
  • Provide consent-based advertising

Full details can be found in our Cookie Policy.

 

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

MetaJobs.io may transfer data outside your country:

  • To the US, EU, UK, Brazil, or other territories

Safeguards Include:

  • SCCs approved by the European Commission
  • UK Addendum for UK residents
  • Adequacy decisions (where available)
  • Continuous monitoring through Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)

 

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Active account data: while in use
  • Inactive accounts: deleted after 24 months
  • Financial/transaction data: retained 6 years
  • Support/chat logs: retained for 12 months
  • Data subject rights requests: logged for 36 months (auditing)

 

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You may exercise the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Obtain your data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccuracies
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion (Right to be Forgotten)
  • Right to Restriction: Limit processing
  • Right to Portability: Receive data in exportable format
  • Right to Object: Challenge certain uses
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@metajobs.io. Identity verification may be required.

 

10. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Non-Discrimination

MetaJobs is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We require that all employers and recruiters using our platform comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and avoid discrimination based on protected characteristics.

10. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Non-Discrimination

MetaJobs is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We require that all employers and recruiters using our platform comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and avoid discrimination based on protected characteristics.

10.1 Non-Discrimination Commitment

Employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected trait. All hiring decisions should be based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

10.2 Inclusive Hiring Practices

MetaJobs encourages neutral, inclusive language in job postings and the use of objective, skills-based assessments to ensure fairness in recruitment.

10.3 Reporting Violations

Users may report discriminatory content or practices via privacy@metajobs.io. MetaJobs reserves the right to remove non-compliant listings and take action against violators, including suspension or banning of accounts.

11. Disclaimer of Responsibility

MetaJobs provides a platform for job seekers and employers to connect, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or reliability of any job listings, employer claims, or candidate information.

11.1 No Guarantee of Employment or Hiring

MetaJobs does not participate in or influence hiring decisions and does not guarantee job placement or candidate selection.

11.2 No Responsibility for Third-Party Content

We do not verify employer-provided job listings or candidate data. Users are responsible for performing their own due diligence before entering into any employment agreements.

11.3 No Liability for Misuse or Misrepresentation

MetaJobs is not liable for any damages, fraud, or misrepresentation by third-party users. Users should report suspicious activity immediately.

11.4 Platform Availability and Technical Risks

We strive to ensure continuous platform availability and data security but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or absence of technical errors. Use of the platform is at your own risk.

12. Automated Decisions & Profiling

We use algorithms to:

  • Match jobs to candidate profiles
  • Rank search results
  • Detect spam or fraud

These systems are reviewed regularly by human moderators. We do not use solely automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.

13. Data Security

We apply a multi-layered security architecture:

  • TLS encryption for all transmissions
  • Encrypted-at-rest databases (AES-256)
  • 2FA and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Continuous monitoring and intrusion detection (Cloudflare, AWS Shield)
  • Annual penetration testing and patch audits

14. Children's Privacy

MetaJobs.io does not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16. If we identify such data, it will be deleted promptly.

15. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites or job boards linked from MetaJobs.io. Please review their privacy policies separately.

16. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may change based on:

  • Regulatory updates
  • Service changes
  • Technological advances

You will be notified via website banner, footer links, or direct email when appropriate.

17. CONTACT DETAILS;

MetaJobs.io – Global Data Protection Office 
📍 152–160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
📧 Email: privacy@metajobs.io
🌐 Website: https://www.metajobs.io
 

MetaJobs.io is built on trust. We ensure data protection is not a feature—but a foundation. MetaJobs.io (“MetaJobs”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an international recruitment technology platform dedicated to protecting the fundamental right to privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of personal data in accordance with the world’s most stringent data protection frameworks. This Privacy Policy serves as a comprehensive blueprint for how MetaJobs collects, stores, uses, shares, protects, and governs personal information. By accessing our websites, mobile apps, APIs, embedded job widgets, and third-party data-sharing services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices outlined herein. This policy is also integral to our Terms of Use and should be interpreted as an enforceable agreement.

2. Legal Basis and Regulatory Frameworks

MetaJobs processes data in strict accordance with:

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • UK GDPR
  • ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & CPRA
  • Brazil’s LGPD
  • Canada’s PIPEDA
  • Australia’s Privacy Act (APPs)

Legal Consequence:
These frameworks grant individuals enforceable rights, impose limitations on data use, and require organizations to justify all personal data processing under lawful bases. Failure to comply can lead to multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions, fines, and litigation.

3. Types of Data We Collect & Process

A. Identity Data

Includes full name, national ID/passport number, job title, profile photo, government-issued documentation.
Purpose: Used to verify accounts, personalize interactions, and detect impersonation.
Effect: Enables secure interactions between verified employers and candidates.

B. Contact Data

Includes phone number, email address, location, and address.
Purpose: Communication, account recovery, onboarding.
Effect: Ensures users can be reached in a timely, secure, and relevant manner.

C. Career & Application Data

Includes CV/resume, job preferences, experience, skills, salary expectations, assessments.
Purpose: Profile matching, candidate ranking, job application facilitation.
Effect: Drives candidate visibility, job targeting, and employer decision-making.

D. Technical Data

Includes IP address, MAC address, device fingerprint, session tokens, browser metadata.
Purpose: Session stability, cybersecurity, fraud prevention.
Effect: Protects platform from abuse and ensures personalized technical delivery.

E. Communication Data

Includes user messages, recruiter chat logs, support correspondence, feedback.
Purpose: Service quality, conflict resolution, compliance logging.
Effect: Ensures legal traceability, customer service improvements.

F. Behavioral & Engagement Data

Clickstream, scroll activity, mouse hovers, job saves, and search history.
Purpose: Personalization, engagement analysis, UI testing.
Effect: Drives A/B testing, adaptive job feeds, and recommendation engines.

G. Financial Data

Billing details, VAT numbers, transaction logs (via Stripe/PayPal), subscription status.
Purpose: Transactional accountability, billing transparency, chargeback prevention.
Effect: Ensures lawful record-keeping and proper taxation.

H. Sensitive Data (Optional, via Consent)

Gender identity, ethnicity, disability status (used only for diversity initiatives).
Purpose: Inclusion analytics and compliance with voluntary equal opportunity disclosures.
Effect: Supports fair hiring, provided entirely voluntarily and anonymized.

4. HOW WE COLLECT DATA

  • User Input: Via forms, CV uploads, profile edits, and interactions.
  • Automated Tracking: Cookies, SDKs, session replay, device/browser headers.
  • Third-Party Syncs: OAuth logins (LinkedIn, Google), resume imports.
  • Data Enrichment: Public sources such as LinkedIn, GitHub, or employer career pages.

Legal Effect:
Each method has implications for purpose limitation and data minimization under applicable law. Automated tools require transparency and opt-out mechanisms where applicable.

6. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF DATA

Shared With:

  • Employers & Recruiters: Only after a job application or opt-in profile visibility.
  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal – only during transactions.
  • Analytics Vendors: Google Analytics, Hotjar – aggregate, non-identifiable data.
  • Infrastructure Providers: AWS, Cloudflare – for platform uptime and DDoS protection.
  • Authorities: Only upon lawful request or court order.

Effect:
Data is never sold. Third-party access is granted only under strict contractual and security requirements with logs and oversight.

7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

All international transfers are:

  • Conducted under SCCs approved by the European Commission
  • Supplemented by Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
  • Monitored for compliance with country-specific adequacy decisions

Legal Effect:
Ensures that data processed outside the EEA or UK receives equivalent protection as within the jurisdiction.

8. RETENTION POLICY

  • User data retained during account activity and up to 24 months post-deletion
  • Transaction records kept for 6 years (tax & accounting compliance)
  • Communication logs stored for 12 months for dispute tracing

Legal Effect:
Enables historical audit trails, protects legal rights, and complies with statutory duties.

9. USER RIGHTS AND HOW TO EXERCISE THEM

Under applicable law, you may:

  • Access: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Rectify: Update incorrect or incomplete personal data
  • Erase: Request deletion unless legally retained
  • Restrict: Pause processing under valid objection
  • Port: Transfer data to another platform upon request
  • Object: Challenge legitimate interest use cases
  • Withdraw: Revoke consent at any time for marketing or sensitive data

All requests must be sent to privacy@metajobs.io. We respond within 30 calendar days and may request ID verification.

Legal Effect:
Data subject rights are enforceable under GDPR and mirrored by CCPA/CPRA. Failure to comply may result in supervisory authority penalties.

10. SECURITY MEASURES

  • End-to-end HTTPS encryption (TLS 1.3)
  • Encrypted-at-rest databases (AES-256)
  • Role-based access controls with 2FA
  • Real-time security incident logging and breach detection
  • Annual third-party penetration testing

Effect:
Reduces risk of data leaks, unauthorized access, credential theft, and enforces proactive remediation.

11. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Non-Discrimination

MetaJobs is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We require that all employers and recruiters using our platform comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and avoid discrimination based on protected characteristics.

11.1 Non-Discrimination Commitment

Employers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected trait. All hiring decisions should be based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

11.2 Inclusive Hiring Practices

MetaJobs encourages neutral, inclusive language in job postings and the use of objective, skills-based assessments to ensure fairness in recruitment.

11.3 Reporting Violations

Users may report discriminatory content or practices via privacy@metajobs.io. MetaJobs reserves the right to remove non-compliant listings and take action against violators, including suspension or banning of accounts.

12. Disclaimer of Responsibility

MetaJobs provides a platform for job seekers and employers to connect, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or reliability of any job listings, employer claims, or candidate information.

12.1 No Guarantee of Employment or Hiring

MetaJobs does not participate in or influence hiring decisions and does not guarantee job placement or candidate selection.

12.2 No Responsibility for Third-Party Content

We do not verify employer-provided job listings or candidate data. Users are responsible for performing their own due diligence before entering into any employment agreements.

12.3 No Liability for Misuse or Misrepresentation

MetaJobs is not liable for any damages, fraud, or misrepresentation by third-party users. Users should report suspicious activity immediately.

12.4 Platform Availability and Technical Risks

We strive to ensure continuous platform availability and data security but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or absence of technical errors. Use of the platform is at your own risk.

13. AUTOMATED DECISION MAKING

  • Matching algorithms use job-title, skills, and location data
  • AI-powered scoring systems to suggest relevant roles
  • Spam filters and behavioral scoring (for recruiter quality control)

Effect:
Automated outputs are always reviewable by human moderators. No solely automated legal decision-making occurs.

14. CHILDREN’S DATA

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16. Registrations from minors are automatically flagged for deletion.

15. POLICY MODIFICATIONS

  • Users will be notified via banners, emails, or push notifications
  • Previous versions of the Privacy Policy are archived
  • Last modification date is always visible

16. CONTACT US

Efficient Work Group (MetaJobs.io) – Global Privacy Office

📬 160A London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AS, United Kingdom

📧 privacy@metajobs.io

🌐 https://www.metajobs.io

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