Effective Date: May 14, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Connect Job ("we", "our", "us", "the platform") operates the website connectjob.in — a restaurant and hospitality staffing marketplace connecting workers and employers across India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

By registering on or using Connect Job, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform immediately.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide and information generated through your use of the platform.

a) Account and Registration Information

• Full name, email address, and mobile phone number
• Password (stored in encrypted, hashed form — never in plain text)
• User type selected during registration (Worker or Employer)
• Company name (for employer accounts)

b) Profile Information

• Profile photo, bio, work experience, job title, skills, expected wage, and availability (workers)
• Company description, logo, location, website, and hiring preferences (employers)
• Contact phone and display email added to your public profile

c) Job and Application Information

• Job posts created by employers (title, description, location, wage range, skills required)
• Job applications submitted by workers (cover letter, expected wage)
• Hiring actions, application status updates, saved candidates, and saved jobs

d) Payment Information

• UPI transaction reference number submitted for subscription activation
• Payment screenshot uploaded for manual admin verification
• Subscription history, payment status, and admin review logs

e) Technical and Usage Information

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform
• Session cookies, error logs, and activity audit trails

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To create, manage, and secure your Connect Job account
• To display your worker or employer profile to relevant users on the platform
• To facilitate job postings, job applications, and hiring communications
• To process and verify subscription payments through manual UPI review
• To send transactional emails including registration confirmation, application updates, hiring notifications, and subscription alerts
• To provide customer support and respond to your queries, reports, or complaints
• To moderate content and enforce platform rules, safety policies, and terms
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, scams, or illegal activity
• To generate anonymised analytics and improve overall platform performance
• To comply with applicable Indian laws and respond to lawful government or regulatory requests

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• Within the Platform: Worker profiles, skills, availability, and display contact details may be visible to employers based on platform access settings. Employer profiles and job post details are publicly visible to help workers find opportunities.
• Admin Operations: Our administrative team accesses account, profile, and payment information strictly for subscription review, content moderation, and user support.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies or government authorities if required by applicable Indian law, court order, or valid legal process.
• Fraud and Safety: We may share information with relevant authorities when investigating suspected fraud, scams, harassment, illegal activity, or serious platform misuse.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of platform assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission on the platform
• Role-based access controls limiting staff access to sensitive information
• Activity logging and full audit trails for administrative actions

However, no system is completely immune to security threats. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet. You are solely responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential and for any activity conducted under your account.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Connect Job uses session cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session while using the platform
• Remember your preferences and platform settings
• Understand how users navigate and interact with the platform

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain platform features including login sessions.

6. Your Rights and Data Control

You have the following rights regarding your personal data held by Connect Job:

• Access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you by contacting our support team.
• Correction: You may update your profile and account information directly through your account settings at any time.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at support@connectjob.in. Certain records may be retained for legal, tax, or compliance purposes.
• Restriction: You may request that we restrict how we use your data in specific circumstances permitted by applicable law.
• Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a commonly used format where technically feasible.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active or as required to provide our services. If you close your account, we may retain certain information for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain audit logs. Payment transaction records may be retained in accordance with applicable Indian financial and tax regulations.

8. Third-Party Links

Connect Job may contain links to third-party websites, employer company websites, or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on our platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Connect Job is designed for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has registered on our platform, we will promptly suspend and delete their account and all associated data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior individual notice. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of Connect Job after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or data requests, please reach out to us:

• Website: connectjob.in
• Email: support@connectjob.in
• Phone: +91 95131 83270
• Contact Form: connectjob.in/contact