Privacy Policy

About this Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how tapvine.com ("the Company", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects your personal information. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding access to, correction of, and use of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Registered users, whose data is collected directly through the platform, and
• Unregistered users, whose information may be sourced from publicly available information across the internet for employment-related purposes.

By accessing or using the tapvine.com website, mobile applications, or services (collectively, the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and former users of the Platform. It governs how personal information is handled across our website, mobile applications, and related services.

We comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. This policy forms part of our Terms of Use and should be read together with them.

Definitions

Personal Information (PII) means any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual, either alone or in combination with other information. This includes, but is not limited to, name, email address, phone number, address, employment history, and educational details.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Who We Are

tapvine.com is an online employment and talent marketplace that connects job seekers and employers. Our services are designed to support recruitment, job discovery, and career development.

Responsibility for Personal Information

tapvine.com is the entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal information collected on the Platform.

• When you apply for a job, we process your information on behalf of the employer, acting as a data processor, while the employer acts as the data controller.
• For all other platform operations, we act as a data controller.

All information provided is stored securely in the Company’s databases.

Personal Information We Collect

Registered Users

We may collect the following categories of information:

• General Information: Name, email address, phone number, location
• Profile Information: Resume, education history, employment history, skills, certifications
• Application Data: Information included in resumes, cover letters, and job applications
• Account Information: Login credentials, preferences, visibility settings

Unregistered Users

We may collect publicly available information such as:

• Name
• Location
• Employment history
• Educational background
• Skills and professional information

This information may be used to create employment-related profiles visible to potential employers.

Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless:

• You voluntarily provide it, or
• It is required by law or necessary for specific services.

Users are advised not to share sensitive information unless absolutely necessary.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information:

• Directly from users during registration or use of the Platform
• Through job applications and profile updates
• From third-party services such as social login providers
• From publicly available sources
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Enable job searching and applications
• Match candidates with relevant opportunities
• Communicate with users about accounts and services
• Send job alerts, newsletters, and career-related communications (where consented)
• Enhance security, prevent fraud, and ensure platform integrity
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information with:

• Employers, when you apply for jobs or make your profile visible
• Service providers who assist in platform operations
• Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law
• Business partners, with your consent
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information, including secure servers, access controls, and encryption where appropriate. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Remember preferences
• Analyze platform usage
• Enhance security
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain features.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

After account deletion, anonymized data may be retained for analytical and research purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Delete your account or personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Opt out of marketing communications

Requests can be made through your account settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

Profile Visibility Controls

Registered users can manage profile visibility, including:

• Making profiles searchable or hidden
• Masking contact details
• Temporarily or permanently deactivating accounts

Unregistered users may request removal or opt out of profile visibility.

Public Information and Resumes

Information you choose to make public may be accessed by employers and other authorized users. We recommend that you do not include information you would not want publicly available.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. Upon withdrawal, your account and personal information may be deleted, and access to certain services may no longer be available.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].