Better Canadian Jobs (“BCJ”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have.
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site or our services.
Better Canadian Jobs (BCJ)
Website: bettercanadianjobs.ca
Email: privacy@bettercanadianjobs.ca (replace with your preferred address)
Address: (add your mailing address or “Available upon request”)
This Policy covers personal information we collect:
On bettercanadianjobs.ca and related pages (the “Site”).
When you create a job seeker or employer account.
When you apply to a job, post a job, or interact with our services.
Through support channels, email, or social media we operate.
This Policy does not cover third-party websites or services you access via links from our Site.
Account details: name, email, password, phone, company name, role.
Profile & resume/CV: work history, education, skills, certifications, links (e.g., LinkedIn, portfolio), location preferences.
Job postings (employers): company info, job titles, descriptions, salary ranges (if provided), contact details.
Applications & messages: cover letters, screening answers, interview availability.
Support & feedback: messages, survey responses, testimonials.
Usage data: pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, clicks, search terms.
Device & technical: IP address, browser, device type, operating system.
Cookies & similar tech: to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. See “Cookies” below.
Analytics/ads tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for aggregate insights.
Authentication or social login providers (if enabled).
Public/professional sources (e.g., LinkedIn) when you link them.
We use personal information to:
Provide the service: create/manage accounts, host profiles/resumes, enable job searches, job alerts, applications, and employer dashboards.
Facilitate matching: show your profile to employers when you apply or when your settings allow discovery.
Communicate: send transactional emails (account, security, application updates), service notices, and—if you opt in—marketing/job alert emails.
Improve & secure the Site: troubleshoot, test features, monitor performance, detect/prevent fraud or abuse.
Comply with law: tax, security, regulatory requirements, and to enforce our Terms.
We process personal data under:
Contract necessity (operate the Site/services you request).
Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, improving services).
Consent (marketing emails, certain cookies/analytics).
Legal obligation (comply with applicable laws).
We may share personal information with:
Employers & recruiters: when you apply, opt-in to be discoverable, or interact with a posting.
Service providers (“processors”): hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support tools—bound by confidentiality and data processing terms.
Legal & compliance: if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business transfers: in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to this Policy.
We do not sell your personal information.
We are based in Canada. Your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where our service providers operate. We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual protections) as required by law.
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:
Accounts & profiles: retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for recordkeeping, security, and legal requirements.
Applications & messages: retained to support employer–candidate records and legal obligations.
You can request deletion (see “Your rights”). We may keep limited logs or anonymized data.
Access and update your information in your account settings.
Set visibility/preferences for your profile and job alerts.
Unsubscribe links are included in marketing/job alert emails.
You cannot opt out of strictly transactional emails (e.g., password resets, application confirmations).
Access your data and portability (a copy in a common format).
Correct inaccurate data.
Delete your data (subject to legal/legitimate retention).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise rights, contact privacy@bettercanadianjobs.ca. We may verify your identity and respond within the time required by law.
You have the rights to know, correct, delete, and opt out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact privacy@bettercanadianjobs.ca.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you signed in and remember preferences.
Measure traffic and improve features.
Support security and fraud prevention.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work without certain cookies.
If we use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), we configure it to respect applicable laws. See your browser/add-ons for opt-out choices.
When you apply, your application materials are shared with the employer/poster.
Employers are independent controllers of the data they receive; their use is governed by their own policies.
Messaging between candidates and employers through our platform may be stored for delivery, moderation, compliance, and recordkeeping.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please keep your password confidential and use a strong, unique password.
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16 (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.
Our Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
Questions or requests about this Policy or your personal information:
Email: privacy@bettercanadianjobs.ca
