Privacy Policy — searchcajobs.com (Canada)

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to searchcajobs.com (“we”, “our”, or “the Website”). We are a Canadian online platform that helps job seekers connect with employment opportunities across Canada. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data, including information used for personalized advertising (e.g., Google AdSense).

By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Applicable Canadian Privacy Regulations

We follow the standards outlined by:

• PIPEDA (federal privacy law for private-sector organizations in Canada)
• Applicable provincial privacy laws where relevant
• Google AdSense policies for personalized and non-personalized ads
• Consent requirements under GDPR & CCPA, applied as best practices

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location (city/province)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
• Referral sources (e.g., search engines or job boards)

3.2 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and provide relevant advertising. Third-party services such as Google AdSense may also use cookies to deliver personalized or non-personalized ads.

Users may disable or manage cookies in their browser settings at any time.

4. Use of Google AdSense & Personalized Ads

Our Website uses Google AdSense, which may collect data for interest-based advertising. This may include:

• Use of cookies and device identifiers
• Tracking visits to pages for ad relevance
• Measuring ad performance

Google may display ads based on your browsing behavior. More information is available here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Your Choices

Users in Canada can manage ad personalization via:

• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Browser cookie preferences
• Opt-out from interest-based ads: https://optout.aboutads.info/

We display a Consent Message (CMP) in compliance with Google's advertising policies.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing (Under PIPEDA)

Under Canadian law, we collect and process data only when:

• Consent is provided (explicit or implied)
• It is necessary to operate our service
• It is required for fraud prevention or security purposes
• It supports advertising and analytics in accordance with industry standards

Users may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information. However, we may share necessary technical data with trusted third parties such as:

• Google AdSense (advertising)
• Google Analytics (website statistics)
• Web hosting and security providers

These third parties act in compliance with PIPEDA and industry best practices.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect data. However, no online method is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights (Canadian Users)

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent to data collection
• Request removal of certain data, if permitted by law

To submit a request, contact us using the email at the bottom of this page.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain external links (e.g., employer job pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulations or website features. The date at the top of the page will always indicate the latest version.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to make a privacy-related request, you can reach us at:

Email: alex.krut@searchcajobs.com
Website: https://searchcajobs.com/
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry (Canada)