COOKIE COLLECTION POLICY CLARIFICATION TEXT

 

ExpatJobsTurkey (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website www.expatjobsturkey.com . We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

What information we collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website or services:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Address and location details
• CVs, cover letters, job applications and employment history
• Messages you send via our contact or job application forms
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

Please do not submit personal information if you do not wish us to process it.

 

How we collect information

We collect information through:

• Forms on our website
• Job applications and CV submissions
• Email communications
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Publicly available professional information (where relevant)

 

How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide job-matching and recruitment-related services
• Process job applications and share them with recruiters (with your consent)
• Respond to enquiries and customer support requests
• Improve our website and services
• Send relevant job alerts or service-related communications
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

 

Legal basis for processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your Consent
• Performance of a contract (e.g. job application services)
• Our legitimate interests (improving services, security, communication)
• Compliance with legal obligations

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

 

Who we share your information with

We may share your information with:

• Recruiters and employers (only as part of job applications or where you allow profile visibility)
• Trusted service providers (hosting, IT, email, analytics)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for authorised purposes.

 

International data transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

 

Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure servers and encryption
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular security reviews

 

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

 

Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements.

 

Children

ExpatJobsTurkey is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 

Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 privacy@expatjobsturkey.com

📧 jobseeker@expatjobsturkey.com

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.