Privacy Policy – Career in Cyprus

Effective Date: August 2026

At www.careerincyprus.com, managed and operated by AdGrove Group, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit or use www.careerincyprus.com (the “Platform”), including when you browse job vacancies, apply for a job through our website, contact us, or use our services.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation in Cyprus.

1. Who We Are

www.careerincyprus.com is an online employment advertising platform managed and operated by AdGrove Group.

The Platform allows employers and authorized organizations to publish job vacancies and promote employment opportunities to potential candidates.

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us:

Email: info@careerincyprus.com

2. Who This Privacy Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data relating to:

Visitors who browse www.careerincyprus.com.
Candidates who view or apply for Job Postings.
Individuals who submit applications through www.careerincyprus.com.
Individuals who contact us.
Employers and individuals acting on behalf of employers.
Users who create or manage an employer account.
Other individuals whose personal data is provided to us in connection with the Platform.

Candidates do not need to create an account to browse or apply for jobs through www.careerincyprus.com.

3. Personal Data We Collect

The personal data we collect depends on how you use the Platform.

3.1 Employer Information

When an employer creates an account, purchases a Job Posting, or communicates with us, we may collect:

Name.
Company or organization name.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Job title or position.
Account login information.
Billing and transaction information.
Job vacancy information.
Communications with us.
Other information provided in connection with our Services.

Payment card information is generally processed directly by our payment service providers and is not stored by www.careerincyprus.com.

3.2 Candidate Information

Candidates can browse Job Postings without creating an account.

If a Candidate applies for a vacancy directly through www.careerincyprus.com, we may collect the information submitted as part of the application.

Depending on the application form and information provided, this may include:

Name.
Email address.
Telephone number.
CV or resume.
Cover letter.
Employment history.
Education and qualifications.
Skills and professional experience.
Links to professional profiles or portfolios.
Other information voluntarily provided by the Candidate.

Candidates should avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information in their CVs or applications.

3.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use the Platform, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

IP address.
Browser type and version.
Device type.
Operating system.
Approximate location derived from IP address.
Pages visited.
Job vacancies viewed.
Date and time of visits.
Referring website or source.
Website interactions and usage information.
Cookie identifiers.
Other technical information necessary for the operation, security, and improvement of the Platform.

3.4 Information We Receive from Employers

An employer may provide us with personal data relating to individuals connected with its organization, such as recruiters, hiring managers, or other authorized representatives.

We process such information only where necessary for the operation of the Platform, provision of our Services, communication, account management, or other lawful purposes.

4. Job Applications

www.careerincyprus.com provides two ways for Candidates to apply for Job Postings.

4.1 Applications Through www.CareerInCyprus.com

Where a Candidate applies directly through our Platform, the Candidate may provide personal information such as their name, email address, telephone number, CV, cover letter, qualifications, employment history, and other application information.

We may process this information in order to:

Receive the application.
Process and transmit the application to the relevant Employer.
Facilitate communication relating to the application.
Maintain the security and integrity of the application system.
Provide and operate the application service.

Relevant application information may be made available to the Employer to whom the Candidate has applied.

The Employer is responsible for making recruitment and employment decisions.

Once the Employer receives Candidate information, the Employer may process that information as an independent data controller and is responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws.

4.2 Applications Through External Links

Some Employers may choose to provide an external application link within their Job Posting.

When a Candidate clicks an external application link, they may be directed to:

The Employer’s website.
The Employer’s recruitment system.
An external application platform.
An email address.
Another third-party service.

In these circumstances, the Candidate’s application information may be collected directly by the Employer or the relevant third party.

www.careerincyprus.com may not receive, store, or control information submitted through an external application process.

Candidates should review the privacy policy of the Employer or third-party application service before submitting personal information through an external link.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data for the following purposes:

Platform Operation

To operate and maintain www.careerincyprus.com.
To publish and manage Job Postings.
To provide job search functionality.
To facilitate applications submitted through our Platform.
To manage employer accounts.
To provide customer support.
To maintain the security and functionality of the Platform.

Employer Services

We may use employer information to:

Create and manage employer accounts.
Process Job Posting purchases.
Publish and manage Job Postings.
Communicate with Employers.
Provide customer support.
Manage billing and transactions.

Payments

We may process information necessary to:

Process payments.
Confirm transactions.
Provide paid Services.
Issue invoices or receipts.
Prevent payment fraud.
Resolve payment disputes.

Communications

We may use personal data to:

Respond to inquiries.
Provide customer support.
Send account-related communications.
Send information about purchases or Job Postings.
Communicate important changes to our Platform or Services.
Respond to complaints or requests.

Security and Fraud Prevention

We may process personal data to:

Detect and prevent fraud.
Prevent misuse of the Platform.
Investigate suspicious or unlawful activity.
Protect our systems and users.
Maintain the security and integrity of the Platform.

Analytics and Improvement

Where permitted by applicable law, we may use technical and usage information to:

Understand how visitors use the Platform.
Analyse Website traffic.
Improve the Platform and Services.
Identify technical problems.
Develop new features and services.

Legal Compliance

We may process personal data where necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Respond to lawful requests from authorities.
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Protect our legal rights and interests.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data only where there is a lawful basis under applicable data protection law.

Depending on the circumstances, our legal bases may include:

Performance of a Contract

We may process personal data where necessary to provide a service requested by you or to perform a contract.

For example, this may apply when an Employer creates an account or purchases a Job Posting.

Legitimate Interests

We may process personal data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

Operating and improving the Platform.
Maintaining Website security.
Preventing fraud and abuse.
Managing business relationships.
Providing customer support.
Communicating with users.
Protecting our legal rights.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider whether those interests are balanced against the individual’s rights and freedoms.

Legal Obligations

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

Consent

Where consent is required by applicable law, we may ask for your consent before processing certain personal data.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

7. Sharing Personal Data

We may share personal data where necessary and lawful with the following categories of recipients.

Employers

Where a Candidate applies for a Job Posting through www.careerincyprus.com, relevant application information may be shared with the Employer responsible for the vacancy.

The Employer may become an independent data controller for its subsequent processing of the Candidate’s personal data.

Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers that support the operation of the Platform, including providers of:

Website hosting.
Cloud storage.
Payment processing.
Email and communications.
Analytics.
Security and fraud prevention.
Technical services.
Customer support.

Where applicable, these providers process personal data on our behalf under appropriate contractual and data protection arrangements.

Payment Providers

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including JCC Payment Systems Ltd, Stripe ,Paypal.

We do not generally store full payment card details on our servers.

Payment information is processed by the relevant payment provider in accordance with its own terms, privacy policy, and applicable data protection requirements.

Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose personal data where required by law, court order, regulatory requirement, or lawful governmental request.

We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to protect our rights, users, property, or the security of the Platform.

We do not sell personal data to third parties for monetary consideration.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside Cyprus or the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that the transfer is lawful and that the personal data receives an appropriate level of protection.

Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on:

An adequacy decision of the European Commission.
Standard Contractual Clauses.
Other legally recognized safeguards.
Another lawful transfer mechanism.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention periods depend on the type of data and the reason for processing.

Employer Account Information

Employer account information will generally be retained while the account remains active and for an appropriate period afterwards where necessary for legal, accounting, security, dispute-resolution, or legitimate business purposes.

Candidate Application Information

Where a Candidate applies through www.careerincyprus.com, application information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the application service, maintain appropriate records, address disputes, prevent fraud, or comply with legal obligations.

Payment and Transaction Information

Payment and transaction records may be retained for the period required by applicable accounting, tax, financial, and legal requirements.

Technical and Security Information

Certain technical, log, and security information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain the security and integrity of the Platform and investigate security incidents.

When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete it or anonymize it where appropriate.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

www.careerincyprus.com uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, remember preferences, understand Website usage, improve performance, and, where applicable, support advertising and marketing.

Depending on how the Platform is configured, cookies may include:

Essential cookies.
Functional cookies.
Analytics cookies.
Marketing or advertising cookies.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after obtaining the appropriate consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent mechanism.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Marketing Communications

We may send essential service-related communications concerning employer accounts, purchases, Job Postings, applications, security, or important Platform updates.

Where permitted by law, we may also send marketing communications about our Services, offers, Job Posting packages, or other relevant information.

Where consent is required, we will obtain consent before sending marketing communications.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the relevant communication or by contacting us at:

info@careerincyprus.com

Unsubscribing from marketing communications will not prevent us from sending essential service-related communications.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

These measures may include:

Access controls.
Secure servers and infrastructure.
Encryption where appropriate.
Authentication and account security measures.
Monitoring and security controls.
Appropriate data protection procedures.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
Object to certain processing.
Request data portability where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Exercise applicable rights relating to certain automated decision-making.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

info@careerincyprus.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Under GDPR, requests concerning data subject rights are generally handled without undue delay and, in principle, within one month, subject to applicable extensions and conditions.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can investigate and attempt to resolve your concern.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.

In Cyprus, the relevant supervisory authority is:

Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

The Commissioner is the independent authority responsible for monitoring the application of the GDPR and relevant Cyprus data protection legislation.

15. Third-Party Websites and External Application Links

www.careerincyprus.com may contain links to websites, applications, recruitment systems, or other services operated by third parties.

This includes external application links provided by Employers in Job Postings.

When you leave www.careerincyprus.com and access a third-party website or application system, that third party may collect and process your personal data according to its own privacy policy and terms.

www.careerincyprus.com is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or processing activities of third-party websites or services that we do not control.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party service before submitting personal information.

16. Children’s Privacy

www.careerincyprus.com is an employment advertising platform and is not intended to be used by children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.

If we become aware that personal data has been collected unlawfully from a child, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

Where appropriate, we may provide additional notice of material changes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our use of personal data, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact: