Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At AgFoodJobs.com (“AgFoodJobs.com”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and use our job board and recruitment services (the “Services”).

By using our website or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Who We Are

AgFoodJobs.com is an online job board and recruitment platform focused on opportunities in the agriculture and food sectors for employers and candidates in the United States and Canada.

The Services are operated by [Insert Legal Entity Name], with its registered office at [Insert Full Postal Address].

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Job seekers and candidates creating profiles, uploading CVs/resumes, and applying for roles;
  • Employers, recruiters, and agencies posting jobs and searching for candidates; and
  • Visitors who browse AgFoodJobs.com without creating an account.

4. Personal Information We Collect

“Personal Information” means any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as a name, email address, phone number, or other contact or profile details.

4.1. Information You Provide to Us

Candidates / Job Seekers may provide:

  • Name, email address, phone number, location/region;
  • CV/resume, cover letters, work history, education, skills, certifications;
  • Profile information, such as headlines, summaries, job preferences, salary expectations;
  • Answers to application questions and messages to employers or to us;
  • Job alerts and communication preferences.

Employers / Recruiters / Agencies may provide:

  • Name, job title, business email, phone number;
  • Company name, address, industry, and website;
  • Account login details and dashboard preferences;
  • Job postings, job descriptions, screening questions, and notes about candidates;
  • Billing and transaction information (processed via third-party payment providers – we do not store full credit card details in systems accessible via the internet).

General visitors may provide:

  • Information submitted through contact forms, feedback forms, or support requests;
  • Any other information you choose to provide while interacting with our Site.

4.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use our Site, we may automatically collect certain information using cookies and similar technologies, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system;
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages;
  • Dates and times of visits and approximate location based on IP address;
  • Login times and actions taken in your account (for example, job views and applications).

4.3. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Employers or recruiters who upload your CV/resume or contact details as part of a recruitment process;
  • Partner job boards, aggregators, or platforms from which we receive candidate applications or traffic;
  • Analytics and marketing providers (in aggregated or pseudonymized form).

5. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate the Services, including:
    • Creating and managing candidate and employer accounts;
    • Allowing candidates to search for and apply to job opportunities;
    • Allowing employers to post jobs, search for candidates, and manage recruitment.
  • To facilitate communication between candidates and employers/recruiters, and between you and our support team;
  • To send job alerts and marketing communications (where permitted), such as job recommendations, newsletter updates, and information about our services. You can opt out at any time;
  • To improve and secure the Site, including monitoring usage, troubleshooting issues, analyzing trends, and enhancing user experience;
  • To protect our rights and the rights of others, including detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud, abuse, or security incidents;
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests, maintaining records, and meeting regulatory requirements.

6. Legal Bases (Where Applicable)

Privacy laws differ across jurisdictions. Depending on where you are located, we may rely on different legal bases to process your information, including:

  • Your consent (for example, for certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies);
  • Performance of a contract (for example, providing services when you create an account, post jobs, or apply for jobs);
  • Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing our Services in a way that does not override your rights and freedoms;
  • Compliance with legal obligations under applicable laws in the United States, Canada, or other relevant jurisdictions.

7. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money. We may share personal information in the following situations:

7.1. Between Candidates and Employers

If you are a candidate, your applications, CV/resume, and profile information will be shared with the employer or recruiter associated with the job(s) you apply for or where you choose to make your profile visible. Employers and recruiters may retain and process this information in accordance with their own policies. We are not responsible for their independent use of your data once shared.

7.2. Within the AgFoodJobs.com Network

AgFoodJobs.com operates, or may partner with, a network of agriculture and food-focused job and content portals. To increase visibility for jobs and candidates, your job postings or profile may appear across related sites operated by or on behalf of AgFoodJobs.com, subject to your account settings and applicable law.

7.3. Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the Services, including hosting providers, email and messaging platforms, payment processors, analytics tools, and support tools. These providers process personal information only on our instructions and are required to protect it appropriately.

7.4. Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose personal information if we reasonably believe it is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests;
  • Enforce our Terms and other agreements;
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of AgFoodJobs.com, our users, or others;
  • Investigate and respond to suspected fraud, security issues, or other harmful activities.

7.5. Business Transfers

If AgFoodJobs.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such change and any new privacy policy that may apply.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to help our Site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain your login session and keep you signed in;
  • Remember your settings and preferences (such as language or saved searches);
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve the Site and Services;
  • Measure the effectiveness of campaigns or features (e.g., using analytics tools).

You can configure most browsers to notify you when cookies are set, accept or reject cookies, or delete cookies after each session. Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Providing the Services and maintaining your account;
  • Complying with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements;
  • Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements.

Candidate profiles and CVs may be retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward, unless you request deletion and no legal exception applies. Employer account and job posting data may be retained while your account is active and as required for business and legal purposes. Log and analytics data is generally retained for a limited period and may be stored in aggregated or de-identified form.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
  • Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
  • Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities;
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

You can manage email preferences by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us. For SMS/WhatsApp messages (if used), you can typically opt out by following the instructions in the message (e.g., replying STOP).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the Contact Information section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

11. Information Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include secure transmission, access controls, and regular monitoring.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Data Transfers

Our Services may be supported by servers and service providers located in different countries, including outside of your country of residence (for example, in the United States, Canada, or other jurisdictions).

By using the Services, you understand that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own. Where required by law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers are subject to suitable safeguards.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of this Privacy Policy, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do so, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, through a banner or email).

Your continued use of the Site or Services after an updated Privacy Policy is posted indicates your acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: agfoodjobs[at]agfoodjobs[dot]com
Address: 316 Rectory Street, London, Ontario Canada N5W 3V9