At jobsabroad.affirmtowin.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

It also explains your choices regarding the use of your data, including how we use cookies and third-party services like Google AdSense to enhance your experience.

This Privacy Policy complies with Google AdSense requirements, as well as applicable data privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

• Personal Information: If you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through contact forms, comments, or subscriptions), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, or other information you submit.
• Non-Personal Information: We collect non-identifiable data, such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), operating system, device type, the time and date of your visit, and the pages you view on our site, through log files and cookies.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our third-party partners, including Google, use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user behavior, serve personalized ads, and analyze website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide and improve our website content, including blog posts about jobs and scholarship opportunities abroad.
• Personalize your experience by displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
• Analyze website usage to optimize performance and user experience (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Respond to your inquiries or comments submitted through contact forms or blog interactions.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our website.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to deliver ads tailored to your interests, based on your browsing history.

Specifically:

• Google AdSense may place cookies on your device to collect non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior, to serve personalized ads.
• Google’s advertising cookies, including DART cookies, allow ads to be targeted based on your interests (e.g., if you visit sites about job opportunities, you may see related ads on our site).
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for interest-based advertising.

For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other third-party vendors to deliver personalized ads.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., advertising cookies) in compliance with the EU Cookie Law and GDPR. You will see a cookie consent banner when you first visit our site, allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.

5. Your Choices Regarding Your Data

You have several options to control how your data is used:

• Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings to customize or disable personalized advertising. You can also opt out of third-party cookies for interest-based advertising at aboutads.info.
• Manage Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
• Access or Delete Your Data: If you have submitted personal information (e.g., via a contact form), you may request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us at [insert contact email].
• GDPR Rights (EEA Residents): If you are in the EEA, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, or to data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.
• CCPA Rights (California Residents): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, disclose, or sell, and to request deletion of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We share data with trusted service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) to perform functions like analytics and advertising, in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: If Jobs Abroad is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred, but we will notify you before this occurs.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in [insert hosting location, e.g., the United States]. If you access our site from outside this region, your data may be transferred to and processed in this location. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR for EEA residents.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: contact@jobsabroad.affirmtowin.com

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible, in accordance with applicable laws.