1. Information We Collect

Account information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture, and role (job seeker, organization, admin).

Profile data: Skills, experience, education, resume/CV, location, and professional details you provide.

Organization data: Company name, industry, CAC registration, contact details, and bank account information for withdrawals.

Usage data: Course enrollment history, job applications, forum activity, and feature usage analytics.

Payment data: Wallet transactions, enrollment history, and payment references. Full card details are processed by our payment provider (Paystack) and are never stored on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: provide and improve our services, personalize job and course recommendations, process payments and withdrawals, send notifications about your account activity, enable talent discovery for verified organizations, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited profile information with organizations when you apply for jobs (name, skills, experience — not direct contact details unless you choose to share them). Course enrollment data is shared with the course provider organization.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and secure payment processing via PCI-compliant partners.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your Profile Settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, withdraw consent for optional data processing, and receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

IFJ is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact

For privacy inquiries, contact internshipforumjobs@gmail.com.