JobConnect Kenya Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Privacy Policy for JobConnect Kenya

Welcome to JobConnect Kenya (“JobConnect Kenya”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.jobconnect.co.ke, create an account, apply for jobs, upload your CV, or use any of our recruitment and career services.

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, its regulations, and other applicable privacy laws.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

When you register or use our services, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile phone number
  • Date of birth (where applicable)
  • Gender (optional)
  • County or location
  • Nationality
  • Education history
  • Employment history
  • Professional qualifications
  • Skills and certifications
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover letters
  • Portfolio links
  • Profile photograph (optional)
  • References you choose to provide
  • Any other information voluntarily submitted through your profile or job applications.

Employer Information

For employers and recruiters, we may collect:

  • Company name
  • Business registration details
  • Contact person’s name
  • Business email address
  • Telephone number
  • Office address
  • Billing information (where applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of access
  • Referral URLs
  • Clickstream data
  • Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your JobConnect Kenya account.
  • Match job seekers with relevant employment opportunities.
  • Allow employers to identify qualified candidates.
  • Process job applications.
  • Provide CV and career services.
  • Send job alerts and vacancy notifications.
  • Verify user identities where necessary.
  • Respond to customer support requests.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Conduct analytics and performance monitoring.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Job Applications

When you apply for a job through JobConnect Kenya:

  • Your application information is shared with the employer or recruiter advertising the position.
  • We do not control how employers use or retain your information after it has been shared.
  • We encourage employers to comply with applicable data protection laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

JobConnect Kenya uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users signed in.
  • Remember user preferences.
  • Improve website performance.
  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Personalize user experience.
  • Detect fraudulent activity.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

5. Email Communications

We may send you:

  • Job alerts
  • Application updates
  • Career tips
  • Account notifications
  • Security alerts
  • Marketing communications (where permitted)

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Employers and recruiters you apply to.
  • Trusted technology service providers.
  • Cloud hosting providers.
  • Payment processors.
  • Professional advisers.
  • Government agencies where required by law.
  • Courts or law enforcement agencies where legally obligated.

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including safeguards against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Accidental loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Cybersecurity threats

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services.
  • Maintain your account.
  • Meet legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our agreements.

Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period in accordance with our retention policies.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Update your profile.
  • Delete your account.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
  • Receive a copy of your personal data where legally required.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

JobConnect Kenya is intended for individuals who are legally eligible to seek employment or recruit talent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, employer career pages, recruitment agencies, and external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored on servers located outside Kenya where our service providers operate.

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page, together with the updated Effective Date.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

JobConnect Kenya

Website: www.jobconnect.co.ke

Email: info@jobconnect.co.ke

For privacy-related requests, please email: admin@jobconnect.co.ke

We will respond to legitimate requests within the timelines required under applicable law.

Consent

By accessing or using www.jobconnect.co.ke, creating an account, uploading your CV, or applying for jobs through our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.