Privacy Policy – YapJob
Last updated: 1 April 2026
- 1. Introduction and Company Information
- This Privacy Policy explains how YAPJOB LTD, a private limited company registered in the United Kingdom, collects, processes, and protects personal data when you use the YapJob platform.
- YAPJOB LTD operates an international job aggregation platform designed to simplify access to global employment opportunities. As part of providing this service, we may process personal information necessary to deliver functionality, improve user experience, and facilitate connections between job seekers and employers.
- Registered office address: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
- For privacy-related inquiries: help@yapjob.com
- YAPJOB LTD acts as the data controller for personal data processed through the YapJob platform.
- 2. Information We Collect
- When you interact with YapJob, we may collect personal data such as your name, contact details, professional background, employment preferences, and information you choose to include in your profile.
- We may also collect technical information including IP address, device type, browser information, and usage data to ensure platform security and improve performance.
- Payment-related data may be processed when memberships or paid services are used. Sensitive financial information is handled securely by third-party payment providers and is not stored directly by YapJob.
- 3. How We Use Personal Data
- Personal data is used to operate and improve the YapJob platform. This includes enabling access to job opportunities, allowing employers to discover relevant candidates, managing memberships, maintaining security, and communicating with users.
- We may also use aggregated and anonymized data for analytics, product development, and service improvement.
- YapJob does not sell personal data to third parties.
- 4. Profile Visibility and Employer Access
- A core function of YapJob is to connect job seekers with international employers. Users may choose to make their profile visible to employers, recruiters, or business partners through the platform.
- Profile visibility is fully controlled by the user. Users can enable or disable visibility at any time through their account settings.
- When visibility is enabled, certain professional information may be accessed by employers for the purpose of identifying potential candidates and initiating contact. When visibility is disabled, the profile will not be visible in employer searches within the platform.
- Users remain in control of the information they share and may update, limit, or delete their profile at any time.
- YapJob cannot guarantee job placement, employer contact, or employment outcomes.
- 5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Where applicable under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process personal data based on user consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests (such as platform security and improvement), and legal obligations.
- Users may withdraw consent at any time where applicable.
- 6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
- YapJob may share necessary information with employers, recruitment partners, hosting providers, analytics services, and payment processors to operate the platform effectively.
- These third parties operate independently and are responsible for their own data practices. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data protection standards.
- 7. International Data Transfers
- As an international platform, personal data may be transferred outside the user’s country of residence, including to the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions.
- Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required.
- 8. Data Security
- We apply technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- However, no online platform can guarantee complete security.
- 9. Data Retention
- Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
- Users may request deletion of their account, subject to legal requirements.
- 10. User Rights
- Depending on location, users may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of their personal data.
- Requests can be sent to: help@yapjob.com
- 11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- YapJob uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, improve performance, and support analytics.
- 12. External Services and Third-Party Websites
- YapJob may link to external services or employers. These operate independently and are not controlled by YapJob.
- 13. Children’s Privacy
- YapJob is intended for individuals aged 18 and above.
- 14. Policy Updates
- This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of updates.
- 15. Contact
- For privacy-related questions: help@yapjob.com