Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10 April 2026

AcademicJobs ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit academicjobs.com, use our mobile applications, or engage with any of our related services (collectively, the "Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, and job-related details such as your CV/resume, qualifications, employment history, and references when you register, apply for a job, or create a profile.
• Employer Information: Institution name, billing details, contact information, and job listing content submitted by employer accounts.
• Account Credentials: Username, password, and authentication data (stored securely and never in plain text).
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and search queries.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies used to enhance your experience and analyse Site performance.

We use the information we collect to:

• Create, maintain, and manage your account.
• Facilitate job searches, applications, and connections between job seekers and employers.
• Process payments, subscriptions, and job posting transactions.
• Send you job alerts, newsletters, promotional content, and important service announcements.
• Personalise your experience and deliver relevant job recommendations.
• Respond to your enquiries, provide customer support, and resolve disputes.
• Analyse usage trends, monitor Site performance, and improve our services.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: When you apply for a job or make your profile searchable, relevant information (including your CV) is shared with the employer associated with that listing.
• With Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, customer support). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AcademicJobs, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance where you have given us explicit permission.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use the Site, and deliver targeted content. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly without them.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. This includes encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), hashed passwords, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection / Restriction: Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@academicjobs.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases: performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, our legitimate interests, and/or your consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have processed your information unlawfully.

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. AcademicJobs does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

AcademicJobs operates globally, and your information may be transferred to — and processed in — countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. Where required, we put appropriate safeguards in place to ensure your information remains protected.

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or via email where appropriate.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

AcademicJobs
Email: support@academicjobs.com
Website: academicjobs.com