Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance
Effective Date: June 7, 2025
1. Introduction
At Top Jobs Abroad, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Who We Are
Top Jobs Abroad is a recruitment company that helps job seekers find international opportunities.
Data Controller: Top Jobs Abroad
Contact Email: hello@topjobsabroad.com
Business Address: Calle Compás de la Victoria 17, 29012 Málaga, Spain
If you have questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at any time.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Personal Identification Information:
Full name
Date of birth
Nationality
Contact information (email, phone number)
Professional Information:
CV/resume
Work history
Education
Languages
Skills and certifications
Desired job location and position
Technical Information:
IP address
Device type and browser
Usage data (pages visited, clicks, etc.) via cookies
Optional Information:
Profile picture
Social media links (e.g. LinkedIn)
Visa/work permit status
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data lawfully under one or more of the following bases:
Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b))
Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c))
Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Match you with job opportunities
Communicate with you about your application
Share your profile with potential employers (only with your consent)
Improve our services and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
We only share your personal data in the following cases:
With companies and employers for recruitment purposes (only with your prior consent)
With service providers who support our operations (e.g. hosting, communication tools)
When required by law or public authorities
We do not sell your data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. You may request deletion at any time unless legal obligations require us to retain it longer.
Retention periods:
Candidate data: up to 2 years from last contact
Email communication: up to 3 years
CV/resume: deleted upon request or after 2 years
8. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful use)
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (DPA)
To exercise these rights, email us at hello@topjobsabroad.com.
9. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
10. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
For more, please see our [Cookie Policy].
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including:
SSL encryption
Access controls
Secure data storage
Regular security audits
12. Children’s Data
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
Questions or Concerns?
Email us anytime at hello@topjobsabroad.com.