Welcome to the Yobe State Government Careers Portal (the "Portal"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Portal. By accessing or using the Portal, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Portal.

We may collect the following types of information when you use the Portal:

Personal Information: This includes your full name, contact information (email address, phone number, address), date of birth, gender, educational background, employment history, government-issued identification numbers (e.g., National ID, BVN), and username and password for account creation.

Non-Personal Information: This includes browser type and version, IP address, device information (e.g., operating system, device type), and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Portal).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Portal. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze usage patterns and improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain features of the Portal.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account on the Portal.
• To process job applications and match you with relevant job opportunities.
• To communicate with you about job openings, application status, and other career-related updates.
• To improve the functionality and user experience of the Portal.
• To comply with legal obligations and government regulations.
• To prevent fraud, ensure security, and protect the integrity of the Portal.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Government Agencies: Your information may be shared with relevant Yobe State Government departments for recruitment and employment purposes.
• With Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with Portal operations, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

As a user of the Portal, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

The Portal may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Portal and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Portal after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.