Privacy Policy

CareerNetwork.co – Privacy Policy

At CareerNetwork.co, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you access or use the CareerNetwork.co website (the "Website"), mobile application (the "App"), and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using CareerNetwork.co, you explicitly consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, educational background, career history, payment details (if applicable), and any other information you submit when creating an account or using our Services.
• Account Information: Username, password, profile details, skills, certifications, professional offerings.
• User Content: Posts, comments, uploads, resumes, messaging content.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: IP address, device information, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, actions taken on the Website/App.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to personalize and improve your experience. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

c) Information from Third Parties

We may obtain limited information from public databases, marketing partners, and social media platforms, in compliance with applicable laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Maintain Services: Create and manage your account, deliver career resources, mentorship, and professional services.
• Improve Services: Enhance the Website and App through analysis and user feedback.
• Communicate with You: Send account updates, newsletters, promotional offers (only with consent), and respond to support inquiries.
• Personalize Experiences: Recommend mentors, jobs, or resources based on your profile and preferences.
• Analytics and Research: Understand usage trends to improve performance.
• Legal Compliance: Satisfy legal requirements, enforce Terms of Service, and protect the rights, property, or safety of users and the public.

We process personal data based on lawful grounds, including your consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

• Service Providers: Hosting companies, cloud services, customer support providers, analytics services, payment processors.
• Business Partners: When you opt-in to career development programs or offers.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.
• Other Users: Content you post publicly (e.g., profiles, comments) may be visible to other users.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you have rights that include:

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at support@careernetwork.co. We may verify your identity before fulfilling any request.

5. Your Choices

• Manage Your Account: Update your profile and preferences anytime through your account settings.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email footer or adjusting your preferences.
• Account Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting support@careernetwork.co.

Please note that some data may be retained for legitimate legal or operational purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, regulatory compliance).

6. Data Security

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS).
• Restricted access to personal data.
• Regular vulnerability assessments and monitoring.

Despite our efforts, no system can guarantee 100% security. You should protect your account credentials and immediately report any security issues to us.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information as needed to:

• Provide the Services.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce our agreements.

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

8. Children's Privacy

CareerNetwork.co is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age without verified parental consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management.
• Remembering preferences.
• Analytics and performance tracking.
• Personalizing content and ads (only where permitted by law).

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Certain features of the Services may not function properly without cookies.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

CareerNetwork.co may link to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to read third-party privacy policies before providing them with personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other countries.

We take appropriate measures, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to protect your information when transferred internationally.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal obligations. If we make material changes, we will provide notice via email or within the Services at least 15 days before changes take effect.

Your continued use after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

CareerNetwork.co Support
Email: support@careernetwork.co

Thank you for trusting CareerNetwork.co. We are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you achieve your career goals.