Privacy Policy

Introduction

21Jobs ("we", "our", or "us") is a Web3 and cryptocurrency job board operated from Zug, Switzerland. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Data We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information that is automatically collected when you use our services.

Information You Provide

• Account information such as your name, email address, and password when you register
• Profile details including your resume, skills, and job preferences
• Company information if you register as an employer, including company name, logo, and description
• Payment information when you purchase a subscription or promotion (processed securely by Stripe)
• Communications you send to us, including support requests and feedback

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and features used
• Device information including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly, such as authentication and session management
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform (via Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform. Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our job board platform
• To create and manage your account
• To process payments and subscriptions
• To send you job alerts, notifications, and other service-related communications
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant job recommendations
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Your Rights (GDPR)

As we are based in Switzerland and serve users in the European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), secure storage practices, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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