Target JobSpace Nigeria Limited ("Target JobSpace", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use the Target JobSpace platform at jobspace.com.
1Overview
Target JobSpace is a recruitment platform that connects vetted professional candidates with employers in Nigeria. To operate this service we must collect and process personal data from both Candidates and Employers.
We are committed to handling your data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and all applicable data protection legislation.
This policy applies to all Users of the Platform, including visitors, registered Candidates, and registered Employers.
2Data We Collect
We collect different categories of data depending on your role:
For Candidates
- Identity data: full legal name, date of birth, photograph (if provided).
- Contact data: email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, residential address.
- Professional data: qualifications, certifications, work experience, skills, specializations, professional pitch, expected salary, availability.
- Document data: CV and professional documents you upload to the platform.
- Verification data: verification status, submission dates, and administrator notes.
For Employers
- Company data: registered company name, industry sector, office address.
- Contact data: HR contact name, official email address, phone number.
- Recruitment data: position requirements, qualifications sought, salary ranges, and recruitment request history.
- Billing data: subscription plan details and payment transaction references (we do not store full payment card details).
Automatically collected data
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, session timestamps, and click-through behaviour.
- Device data: browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- Cookie data: see Section 9 below.
3How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- Create and manage your account and provide access to the Platform.
- Verify candidate credentials and maintain the integrity of the talent pool.
- Match verified candidates with suitable employer opportunities.
- Process subscription payments and maintain billing records.
- Send transactional notifications — such as verification updates, match alerts, and account activity — via the platform and by email.
- Respond to enquiries, complaints, and support requests.
- Improve the Platform through analysis of usage patterns and user feedback.
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human oversight.
4Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases under the NDPA 2023:
- Contract performance: processing is necessary to provide the services you have signed up for.
- Legitimate interests: we process certain data to operate and improve the Platform, prevent fraud, and ensure Platform security, where this does not override your rights.
- Legal obligation: where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.
- Consent: where we rely on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
5Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Employers: verified Candidate profiles are shared with specific, vetted Employers only after an administrator-approved match. Employers are contractually obligated to handle your data in accordance with our Terms and this Policy.
- With service providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform (such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and payment processors) under strict data processing agreements.
- With regulators and authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of persons.
- In business transfers: if Target JobSpace undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you and provide options before any such transfer occurs.
6Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including:
- Active accounts: data is retained for the life of the account.
- Closed accounts: core identity and transaction data is retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with Nigerian financial and labour regulations.
- CV and professional documents: retained for the duration of your active engagement with the Platform and for 2 years thereafter unless deletion is requested.
- Usage and device data: retained for up to 24 months for analytical and security purposes.
When data is no longer required it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/HTTPS.
- Restricted access controls — only authorised Target JobSpace personnel can access personal data.
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring.
- Secure, access-controlled storage of all uploaded documents.
Despite these measures, no system is entirely secure. You use the Platform at your own risk and are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
8Your Rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing.
- Right to restriction: request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@jobspace.com. We will respond within 30 days. You may also lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
9Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform. Cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: required for the Platform to function — including session authentication and security tokens. These cannot be disabled.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices to improve your experience.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how Users interact with the Platform so we can improve it. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
10Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
11Children's Privacy
The Platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at privacy@jobspace.com and we will take steps to delete the information.
12Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify registered Users by email or by a prominent notice on the Platform.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Lagos, Nigeria