Privacy Policy for Job Next 2U

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Job Next 2U is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address)
• Complete your profile (Resume, bio)
• Upload photos
• Post jobs or apply for positions
• Communicate with other users

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to show relevant job opportunities near you
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
• Log Data: IP address, crash reports, system activity

1.3 Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we receive basic profile information (name, email) from these services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Match job seekers with relevant opportunities
• Enable communication between users
• Send notifications about job matches, messages, and app updates
• Personalize your experience based on location and preferences
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information is visible to other users as part of the job matching process
• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the app (hosting, analytics, notifications)
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

4. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Google Services: Google Sign-In, Google Maps, Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Apple Services: Sign in with Apple
• Google Mobile Ads: For displaying advertisements

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable location services or push notifications in your device settings
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Location Data

We collect location data to provide location-based job recommendations. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the app.

9. Push Notifications

With your permission, we send push notifications about:

• Job matches and recommendations
• Messages
• App updates and announcements

You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification (for material changes)

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