Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how JobWatchCanada ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our website and services (the "Service"), and explains your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you. The Service is operated by CivicLayer.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for you to access parts of the Service.
Company (referred to as "the Company", "we", "us", or "our") refers to JobWatchCanada.
Cookies are small files placed on your device to enable essential website functionality.
Jurisdiction refers to Ontario, Canada.
Device means any device capable of accessing the Service, such as a computer, phone, or tablet.
Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the JobWatchCanada website.
Service Provider means a third party that processes data on our behalf to operate or support the Service.
Usage Data means data collected automatically through use of the Service.
Website refers to JobWatchCanada, accessible at https://jobwatchcanada.com.
You means the individual accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When you use the Service, we may collect limited personally identifiable information, including:

Email address

This information is collected when you create an account, subscribe to the Service, or contact us.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include information such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Device and operating system information

This data is used solely to understand how the Service is used and to improve performance and reliability.

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to measure general usage trends. Plausible does not use cookies, does not track users across websites, and does not collect personally identifiable information. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

Payments

If you purchase a subscription, payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store or process your payment card details. Stripe’s Privacy Policy can be found at https://stripe.com/privacy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for core website functionality, such as authentication and session management. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or cross-site tracking technologies.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Service may not function properly as a result.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Service
To manage user accounts and subscriptions
To process payments and refunds
To communicate with you by email regarding account-related notices, service updates, or support requests
To monitor and improve the Service’s performance and reliability
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We may share Personal Data only in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers that assist in operating the Service (e.g., payment processing and analytics), under confidentiality obligations
For legal reasons, if required by law or valid governmental request
In connection with a business transfer, such as a sale or acquisition of the Service

We do not share Personal Data with advertisers, marketing partners, or unrelated third parties.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Usage Data is retained for internal analysis purposes and is generally kept for a shorter duration unless required for security or legal reasons.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed in locations outside your province or country where data protection laws may differ. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

Your Data Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Data. You may manage certain information through your account settings or by contacting us.

We may retain certain data where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Data if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend our rights or property
Prevent or investigate wrongdoing
Protect the safety of users or the public

Security of Your Personal Data

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

AI-Powered Features

The Service includes an AI-powered feature that allows users to query and interact with aggregated job posting data for informational purposes.

When you use this feature, we may process the text you submit in order to generate a response. You should not include sensitive personal information (such as health information, financial information, or government identification numbers) in your inputs.

AI-generated responses are based on aggregated and summarized data and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. The AI feature does not provide employment, legal, or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for reviewing the original datasets that it relies on which can be found on the Government of Canada's Open Data website.

We do not use user inputs to train proprietary AI models.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including the Government of Canada Job Bank. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: connect@jobwatchcanada.com