Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 11, 2026
Introduction
Jobtopia ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account on our platform
- Submit your CV or job application
- Post a job vacancy (for companies)
- Contact us via email or our contact form
- Subscribe to job alerts or newsletters
For Job Seekers
This information may include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- CV/resume and work history
- Education and qualifications
- Skills and professional experience
- Job preferences and career interests
For Companies
This information may include:
- Company name and registration details
- Contact person name and email
- Company description and industry
- Job vacancy details and requirements
- Billing information for paid services
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, subject to your consent preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate job matching between job seekers and employers
- Process and manage job applications
- Enable companies to post and manage job vacancies
- Send relevant job alerts and notifications
- Process payments for company subscriptions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze website usage to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent (e.g., sharing your application with an employer)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, analytics)
For Job Seekers: When you apply for a job, your application details (including your CV) will be shared with the relevant employer. You control which applications you submit.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union (including Malta), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- Job applications are retained for the duration specified by the employer
- Inactive accounts may be deleted after 24 months of inactivity
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories of cookies to accept.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and storing your cookie preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the website to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. We use this data to improve our website and your experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| ph_* | PostHog | Analytics for improving user experience | 1 year |
3. Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They are set by our advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores click identifier for ad attribution | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used for conversion tracking | 3 months |
| li_fat_id | Used for conversion tracking | 1 month | |
| UserMatchHistory | Used to sync ad targeting | 1 month |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This will open a preferences panel where you can enable or disable different categories of cookies.
Google Consent Mode
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure that Google services (Analytics, Ads) respect your cookie choices. When you decline analytics or marketing cookies, these services will operate in a privacy-preserving mode without storing cookies on your device.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Please check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them:
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., company websites, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: info@jobtopia.mt
- Location: Malta