The JobKnob – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03.24.2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The JobKnob collects, uses, and protects your information—whether you're a job seeker, employer, or visitor. This policy also reflects our compliance with both the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Information We Collect

From Job Seekers:

  • Full name, email, phone number
  • Resume/CV, education history, job preferences
  • Desired industry or career path
  • City/state or geographic preferences


From Employers:

  • Company name, contact information
  • Open job positions and hiring criteria


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Match candidates with appropriate job opportunities
  • Communicate updates, scheduling, and next steps
  • Share candidate details with verified hiring partners
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements


3. How We Share Information

We only share your information with:

  • Verified employers or partners involved in the hiring process
  • Internal JobKnob team members for operational purposes
  • Government or regulatory bodies if legally required

We do not sell your information under any circumstances


4. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as needed to fulfill our services or comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 6).


5. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and administrative security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.


6. Your Rights and Choices

All Users May:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you
  • Ask for corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of email communication

To exercise any of the above, email us at contact.us@thejobknob.com.


7. CCPA Compliance (California Residents Only)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Access a copy of your data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)

To submit a CCPA request, email contact.us@thejobknob.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.


8. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, your rights include:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

We only collect and process your data with your consent or if it’s necessary for our legitimate business interest (i.e., job placement).

To exercise GDPR rights, email contact.us@thejobknob.com with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.


9. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or website analytics tools to enhance site functionality. Users can manage cookie settings through their browser.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. All updates will be posted here with a new effective date.


11. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to your data, reach out anytime:
📧 contact.us@thejobknob.com
📞 (630) 344-9172