Privacy Policy | Bano Qabil Jobs

1. Introduction

Bano Qabil Jobs ("we", "our", or "the Platform") is a job portal connecting Bano Qabil students, alumni, and job seekers with employers across Pakistan. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website at qabil.jobs and our mobile applications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account information: full name, email address, and password when you register.
Profile information: headline, bio, gender, father name, contact number, avatar photo, cover photo, skills, education history, work experience, and portfolio items.
Resume / CV: files you upload to your profile.
Job applications: information submitted when you apply for a position.
Employer information: employer name, logo, description, and branch details if you register as an employer.
Posts and messages: content you publish in the feed, comments, and direct messages.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device information: device type, operating system, and push notification tokens.
Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
Authentication data: session tokens and login timestamps.

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google. We do not access your Google password or other Google account data.

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and maintain your account.
To display your profile to potential employers or candidates.
To process and manage job applications.
To enable messaging between users.
To send notifications about applications, messages, and relevant activity.
To verify Bano Qabil student status.
To improve and maintain the Platform.
To enforce our terms and prevent misuse.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Employers: your profile and application details when you apply for a job.
Other users: your public profile, posts, and social interactions (follows, endorsements).
Service providers: hosting (Supabase / AWS), authentication, and analytics providers who process data on our behalf.
Legal obligations: when required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase-managed infrastructure with row-level security policies. We use encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data through your profile settings.
Update or correct your information at any time.
Delete your account — see our Account Deletion Policy for details. Deletion requests have a 30-day grace period before permanent removal.
Withdraw consent for optional data processing.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your authentication session. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the Platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support@qabil.jobs.