Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
At JobWala24 ("https://jobwala24.com"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. This policy is compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Fiduciary: JobWala24 acts as the Data Fiduciary under the DPDPA for all personal data processed through this website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out the contact form (name, email address, message)
- Submit a job listing (company details, contact information)
- Leave comments on blog posts (name, email)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information (Lawful Basis)
Under the DPDPA, we process your personal data only for lawful purposes. The following table describes each purpose and its lawful basis:
- To provide and maintain our website and services — Lawful basis: Legitimate interest / Performance of service
- To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions — Lawful basis: Consent (provided when you submit the form)
- To process job submissions — Lawful basis: Consent
- To improve our website content and user experience — Lawful basis: Legitimate interest
- To analyse website usage and traffic patterns — Lawful basis: Consent (via cookie consent)
- To send periodic emails (if subscribed) — Lawful basis: Consent
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse — Lawful basis: Legitimate interest / Legal obligation
- To comply with legal obligations — Lawful basis: Legal obligation
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse data:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. Google's Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: We may display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. Google may serve personalised ads (based on your browsing history and interests) or non-personalised ads (based on the content of the page you are viewing). You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality)
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- CSRF protection on all forms
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security audits
- Access controls for administrative systems
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form messages and job submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless required longer by law.
7. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights under DPDPA)
As a Data Principal under the DPDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request a summary of your personal data being processed and the processing activities.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Nomination: You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to file a complaint with our Grievance Officer or with the Data Protection Board of India.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer (details below) or email us at contact@jobwala24.com. We will respond to your request within 72 hours and resolve it within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age (as defined by the DPDPA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact our Grievance Officer immediately. We will take steps to delete such data promptly.
8A. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, we will:
- Notify the Data Protection Board of India as required under the DPDPA
- Notify affected Data Principals (users) without undue delay
- Provide details of the breach, its likely consequences, and measures taken to address it
8B. Cross-Border Data Transfer
Your personal data is primarily stored on servers in India. In cases where data may be transferred to third-party service providers located outside India (such as Google Analytics servers), we ensure such transfers comply with the DPDPA and that adequate data protection measures are in place.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:
- Name: The Grievance Officer, JobWala24
- Email: contact@jobwala24.com
- Response Time: We will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days of receipt.
If you are not satisfied with the resolution, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: contact@jobwala24.com
- Website: Contact Form