IQ Jobs

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2026  ·  Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. How We Share Your Information
  5. Data Security
  6. Your Rights and Choices
  7. Data Retention
  8. Children's Privacy
  9. International Data Transfers
  10. Third-Party Services and Links
  11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
  13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
  14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  15. Contact Us

Introduction

Welcome to IQ Jobs. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information when you use our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using the IQ Jobs app ("App"), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Date of birth
  • Location (city, region, country)

Profile Information:

  • Professional summary / bio
  • Work experience and employment history
  • Educational background and qualifications
  • Skills and competencies
  • Languages and proficiency levels
  • Certifications and licenses
  • Resume / CV documents
  • Profile photo
  • Portfolio links and work samples

Application Information:

  • Job applications submitted
  • Cover letters
  • Application responses and communications
  • Saved jobs and preferences

Communication Information:

  • Messages sent through the App
  • Communications with employers and recruiters
  • Customer support inquiries and correspondence
  • Feedback and survey responses

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information:

  • Device type, model, and manufacturer
  • Operating system and version
  • Unique device identifiers (UDID, IDFA, Android ID)
  • Mobile network information
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version

Usage Information:

  • Pages and features accessed within the App
  • Time spent on different sections
  • Search queries and filters used
  • Jobs viewed, saved, and applied to
  • Click patterns and interaction data
  • Session duration and frequency

Location Information:

  • Precise location (GPS coordinates) when you enable location services
  • Approximate location based on IP address
  • Location preferences for job searches

Performance and Diagnostic Data:

  • Crash reports and error logs
  • Performance metrics
  • Diagnostic and technical data
  • App loading times and response rates

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect your account through social media platforms (Facebook, Google, LinkedIn), we may receive information such as your name, email address, profile picture, and public profile information.

Employers and Recruiters: Information shared when you apply for jobs, feedback and notes from employers (if applicable), and verification of employment or credentials.

Analytics and Service Providers: Aggregated analytics data from third-party services and marketing and advertising insights.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

2.1 Core Services

  • Account Creation and Management: To create, maintain, and secure your account
  • Job Matching: To connect you with relevant job opportunities based on your profile, skills, and preferences
  • Application Processing: To facilitate your job applications and communications with employers
  • Search Functionality: To provide personalized job search results and recommendations
  • Notifications: To send you alerts about new job opportunities, application updates, and important account information

2.2 Communication

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you service-related announcements and updates
  • To communicate important changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy
  • To send promotional materials and marketing communications (with your consent)

2.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • To understand how users interact with the App
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To improve App functionality, features, and user experience
  • To develop new services and features
  • To conduct research and analytics

2.4 Security and Compliance

  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
  • To protect the rights, property, and safety of IQ Jobs, our users, and the public
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • To respond to law enforcement requests and legal processes

2.5 Personalization

  • To customize your experience based on your preferences
  • To provide personalized job recommendations
  • To show relevant content and advertisements
  • To remember your settings and preferences

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Employers and Recruiters

When you apply for a job, we share your profile information, resume, and application materials with the employer or recruiter who posted the job. This may include your name and contact information, resume and CV, cover letter, work experience and education, skills and qualifications, and any additional information you provide in your application.

Note: Once shared with an employer, your information is subject to their privacy practices, and we are not responsible for how they use or protect your data.

3.2 With Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting and storage, analytics and data analysis, customer support platforms, email and notification services, payment processors, marketing and advertising partners, and security and fraud prevention services. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to protect your data.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes (subpoenas, court orders), government or regulatory requests, national security or law enforcement requirements, protection of our rights, property, or safety, prevention of fraud or illegal activities, or enforcement of our Terms and Conditions.

3.4 Business Transfers

If IQ Jobs is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent, such as connecting your account with third-party services, participating in surveys or research studies, or opting into partner programs or promotions.

3.6 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, including industry trends and statistics, usage patterns and analytics, and research and market insights.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4.1 Security Measures

  • Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with restricted access
  • Password Protection: User passwords are hashed and encrypted
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Security Audits: Periodic assessment of security practices and vulnerabilities
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity and security threats

4.2 Your Responsibility

While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential, using strong unique passwords, logging out of your account on shared devices, and reporting any suspected unauthorized access immediately.

4.3 Data Breach

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will investigate the incident promptly, notify affected users as required by law, take steps to mitigate harm and prevent future breaches, and cooperate with relevant authorities.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Portability

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format

5.2 Correction and Update

You can update or correct your profile information at any time through the App settings. You can contact us to request corrections to inaccurate information.

5.3 Deletion

  • Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the App settings or by contacting us
  • Right to Be Forgotten: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal obligations, fraud prevention, etc.)
  • Upon deletion, we will remove your information from active databases, but some data may remain in backups for a limited period

5.4 Consent Withdrawal

  • You can withdraw consent for marketing communications by unsubscribing from emails or adjusting notification settings
  • You can disable location services through your device settings
  • Withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain features

5.5 Object to Processing

You can object to certain types of data processing, including marketing and promotional communications, automated decision-making, and use of data for analytics purposes.

5.6 Notification Preferences

You can manage your notification preferences through in-app settings, email preferences (unsubscribe from marketing emails), or device-level notification permissions.

5.7 Location Preferences

You can control location access by adjusting device-level location settings, enabling or disabling location services for the App, or using approximate location instead of precise location.

5.8 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please use the in-app account settings or contact us at privacy@iqjobs.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, prevent fraud and abuse, and support business operations and analytics.

6.2 Retention Periods by Data Type

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
  • Application History: Retained for record-keeping and compliance purposes
  • Communication Logs: Retained for customer support and dispute resolution
  • Usage Data: Retained in aggregated form for analytics purposes
  • Backup Data: May be retained in backup systems for a limited period before permanent deletion

6.3 Deletion

When data is no longer needed, we will delete it from active databases, anonymize or aggregate it for continued use, or securely dispose of it in accordance with data protection standards.

7. Children's Privacy

The IQ Jobs app is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will delete the information as quickly as possible, terminate the account, and notify the parent or guardian if contact information is available.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@iqjobs.com.

8. International Data Transfers

IQ Jobs operates in multiple countries, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

8.1 Data Transfer Safeguards

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities, adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards, compliance with applicable data protection frameworks, and technical and organizational security measures.

8.2 Your Consent

By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations that are not operated by IQ Jobs.

9.1 Third-Party Privacy Practices

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our App.

9.2 Third-Party Services We Use

Our App may integrate with:

  • Firebase: For analytics, authentication, and push notifications
  • OneSignal: For notification delivery
  • Google Services: For authentication and location services
  • Social Media Platforms: For social login and sharing features

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the collection and use of your data.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

10.1 What We Use

The App and our website may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences and settings, authenticate your account, analyze usage patterns and trends, provide personalized content and recommendations, and deliver targeted advertisements.

10.2 Types of Tracking

  • Essential: Required for the App to function properly
  • Analytics: Help us understand how users interact with the App
  • Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests

10.3 Your Choices

You can control cookies and tracking through device settings and privacy controls, browser settings (for website access), or by opting out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools. Note that disabling certain tracking technologies may affect App functionality.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

11.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request categories of personal information we collect, specific pieces of personal information we hold about you, categories of sources from which we collect information, business or commercial purposes for collecting information, and categories of third parties with whom we share information.

11.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

11.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information. Note: IQ Jobs does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but sharing data with advertising partners may be considered a "sale" under CCPA.

11.4 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

11.5 Exercising CCPA Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at privacy@iqjobs.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: We must comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights

12.2 Your GDPR Rights

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@iqjobs.com.

12.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

13.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, comply with legal or regulatory requirements, improve clarity and transparency, or add new features or services.

13.2 Notification

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top, and may notify you through the App, via email, or through other reasonable means. For significant changes, we may require you to review and accept the updated policy.

13.3 Your Acceptance

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, please stop using the App and delete your account.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

15. Summary of Key Points

  • ✓ We collect information you provide and information collected automatically
  • ✓ We use your information to provide services, improve the App, and communicate with you
  • ✓ Your profile and application materials are shared with employers when you apply for jobs
  • ✓ We implement security measures to protect your data
  • ✓ You have rights to access, correct, delete, and control your information
  • ✓ You can delete your account at any time
  • ✓ We retain data only as long as necessary
  • ✓ The App is not intended for children under 18
  • ✓ We may transfer data internationally with appropriate safeguards
  • ✓ We use cookies and tracking technologies
  • ✓ California and European residents have additional privacy rights
BY USING THE IQ JOBS APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.