Privacy Policy

SchollyJob ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at schollyjob.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter, if available (email address)
• Submit a content contribution enquiry

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools described below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your contact form submissions and enquiries
• Improve the content and functionality of the Site
• Analyze Site traffic and understand how visitors use the Site
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send newsletter communications if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, but some Site features may not function properly without cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly. Cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising cookies: Set by our advertising partners (Google AdSense) to show relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your activity across other websites.

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports Site trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually bound to use your information only to provide services to us.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process, we may disclose your information to government authorities or law enforcement.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form data for up to 24 months after the last communication. Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default). We delete personal information sooner upon verified request.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format where technically feasible.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, contact us through our contact page with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.