Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information. As a recruitment specialist in Web3 and blockchain industries, we understand the importance of protecting your data and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy for all users of our services.
Our adherence to data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), ensures that your rights are protected under applicable laws.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We value your trust in DecentraJobs and recognize the importance of the personal data you share with us. As a data controller, we take responsibility for how your information is processed, stored, and handled throughout our services. This Privacy Policy details our practices regarding your personal information.
Who Controls Your Data
The data controller is DecentraJobs, operating as a specialist recruitment service in the Web3 and blockchain sector.
For privacy inquiries, you can contact us via email at privacy@decentrajobs.com
How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information when you register for job alerts on our website, attend industry events, submit your details via our forms, or through third-party platforms such as social media, LinkedIn, and job boards like Indeed, CV Library, or CW Jobs.
When you sign up for job alerts or register as a candidate, we collect personal information necessary to match you with suitable opportunities. You can unsubscribe from job alerts at any time using the link in the alert emails.
Types of Personal Data We Collect
The personal information we may collect includes:
Full name
Contact details (address, email, phone numbers)
Employment history
Education background
Skills and qualifications
Right to work documentation
Salary expectations
References
Website usage data
Sensitive Personal Data
We generally don't require sensitive personal data (such as information about your race, religion, political views, or health) for our recruitment activities. We request that you avoid providing such information unless absolutely necessary.
If sensitive data is provided, it will only be used with your explicit consent or where necessary for legal obligations or legitimate interests related to employment.
How We Use Your Personal Data
Your personal data is used primarily to provide recruitment services, including sending you relevant job alerts and presenting your information to our clients as part of the recruitment process.
We process your data based on legitimate business interests, contractual obligations, legal requirements, or with your consent. Our recruitment processes involve human decision-making; we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. In the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.
Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
We may share your personal data with:
Potential employers as part of the recruitment process
Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payroll, accounting, IT services)
Government agencies where required by law
When sharing your data with third parties who provide services to us, we implement appropriate contractual safeguards. However, some third parties (like regulatory authorities) may process your data independently under their own privacy policies.
International Data Transfers
As part of our recruitment services, we may transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, either through adequacy decisions or contractual measures.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. For contractual relationships, we typically retain records for 7 years in accordance with legal requirements.
When determining retention periods, we consider:
Legal obligations
Contractual requirements
Legitimate business interests
Potential disputes or legal claims
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interests:
When you upload your CV to a job board or are seeking employment, we process your data to match you with relevant opportunities. We also maintain records to fulfill contractual obligations and protect our legal interests.
Consent:
For certain activities, we rely on your specific consent, which can be withdrawn at any time by contacting privacy@decentrajobs.com.
Contractual Obligations:
When providing recruitment services, we often enter into contracts requiring certain personal information.
Legal Obligations:
As a recruitment agency, we must comply with various statutory requirements including identity verification and tax laws.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw previously given consent at any time
Right to object: You can object to certain types of processing
Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data
Right of access: You can request copies of your personal data we hold
Right to data portability: You can ask for your data in a machine-readable format
Right to complain: You can contact your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy@decentrajobs.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month. For complex requests, the response period may be extended as permitted by law.
Marketing Communications
We may send marketing communications about our recruitment services based on legitimate interests. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
Following the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
Emailing privacy@decentrajobs.com with "unsubscribe" in the subject line
Opting out of marketing communications does not affect our ability to send you information related to services you've requested or contractual matters.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies help us improve site functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic patterns. They don't store sensitive personal information.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites not controlled by DecentraJobs or covered by this privacy policy. We recommend checking the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification where appropriate.
By using our website and services, you acknowledge and accept this privacy policy. Last updated: August 2023.