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Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
Gigsmate connects verified talent with meaningful opportunities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you. This is a working draft for product and compliance review.
1. Introduction
By using Gigsmate, you trust us with personal information. We take that responsibility seriously and design our platform with privacy in mind.
This policy applies to our website, applications, and related services operated by Gigsmate / Talantax.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Personal data
- Account details: name, username, email, phone number, password (stored hashed).
- Profile & career data: skills, interests, résumé/CV, portfolio links, photos you upload.
- Verification: OTP codes sent to your phone or email.
- Google sign up: the Google account id and the verified email. We still collect a username, phone number, a 6 digit code, your role, and interests. We store a connection row and two agreement rows, one for the terms and one for the privacy notes. The version on each row is the date printed on that document. A Google account starts with no password. LinkedIn sign in is not offered.
- Authentication tokens: session JWTs used to keep you signed in securely.
2.2 Non-personal & usage data
- Device and browser type, IP address, general location (city/country level).
- Pages viewed, search queries, job views, bookmarks, and application activity.
- Log data used for security monitoring and performance.
3. Why we collect it
- To create and secure your account, including verification and optional social login.
- To personalize your dashboard and recommend relevant jobs.
- To enable applications, recruiter communication, and hiring workflows.
- To send service messages (OTP, application updates, security alerts).
- To improve Gigsmate, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
4. How we use your information
- Job matching based on skills, interests, and search activity.
- Sharing application materials with employers for roles you apply to.
- Storing preferences such as bookmarks and saved filters.
- Internal analytics to improve features (we do not sell personal data).
- Detecting suspicious login activity and protecting accounts.
6. Access, update & deletion
A self-service Delete Account option in Settings is planned; until then, email support@talantax.co.tz.
- Update profile and settings anytime when signed in.
- Request a copy of your data or corrections via support email.
- Request account deletion — we remove or anonymize data except where retention is legally required.
7. Security & retention
We use HTTPS, hashed passwords, and access controls. We retain data while your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
8. Contact us
Questions about this document or your rights? Reach our team at privacy@talantax.co.tz or support@talantax.co.tz. We aim to respond within 30 days.