Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Varkala Jobs ("we", "us", or "our") operates a job board platform for hospitality and travel professionals in Kerala and across India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA).

2. Information We Collect

When you register on our platform, we collect the following personal information:

• Full name, email address, and phone number
• Job category and department preferences
• Experience level and years of experience
• Location and city of residence
• Skills, certifications, and languages spoken
• Resume/CV document (PDF or Word format)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:

• Building and maintaining a database of hospitality and travel professionals
• Matching candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Communicating with you about potential employment opportunities
• Improving our platform and services

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use Supabase, a secure cloud database provider, to store your information. Resume files are stored in private, encrypted storage buckets accessible only to authorised administrators. We implement reasonable security practices as required under the IT Rules, 2011.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only with:

• Potential employers in the hospitality and travel industry who are actively hiring, and only with your profile information relevant to the position
• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by Indian law

6. Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Nominate another person to exercise your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your profile remains active on our platform or as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will erase your data within 30 days.

8. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies required for the functioning of the platform (e.g., session management for admin access). We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies that collect personal data.

9. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the DPDPA, 2023, if you have any concerns or grievances regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact our Grievance Officer at the email address provided below. We will acknowledge your complaint within 48 hours and resolve it within 30 days.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Varkala Jobs
Varkala, Kerala, India
Email: privacy@varkalajobs.com

11. Changes to This 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.