PRIVACY POLICY - HORIZON JOB CONNECT
Last Updated: August 19, 2026
Horizon Job Connect respects the privacy of employers, job seekers and visitors who use HorizonJobConnect.com.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to users.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY
Horizon Job Connect operates an online job advertising and job-search platform.
We aim to collect only personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services, operate the website, communicate with users, maintain security and improve the user experience.
We handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws.
2. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
The information collected depends on how you use Horizon Job Connect.
Job Seeker Information
When a job seeker creates an account, prepares a resume or uses other platform features, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- General location
- Professional title
- Employment history
- Education
- Skills
- Certifications
- Resume information
- Portfolio or professional-profile links
- Information submitted in connection with job applications
Job seekers decide what information they provide through their profiles and resumes, subject to information required for particular website functions.
Employer Information
When an employer creates an account, posts a job or purchases a package, we may collect information such as:
- Business or organization name
- Business address
- Employer contact name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Job-posting information
- Account information
- Transaction information related to purchased services
Where payment processing is provided through a third-party payment provider, payment information may be handled directly by that provider.
Website and Technical Information
When users access the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages viewed
- General website usage information
- Security and diagnostic information
This information may be used to operate and secure the website, understand website usage, troubleshoot technical issues and improve performance.
3. WHY WE COLLECT AND USE INFORMATION
Horizon Job Connect may use personal information for purposes such as:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Enabling employers to publish job advertisements
- Allowing job seekers to search and apply for employment opportunities
- Providing resume-building tools
- Transmitting job applications or resume information as directed by job seekers
- Managing employer purchases and job posting packages
- Providing customer support
- Responding to questions and requests
- Communicating about account activity
- Maintaining website security
- Detecting fraud, misuse or suspicious activity
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Maintaining business and transaction records
- Meeting applicable legal obligations
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to those for which it was collected unless permitted by law or appropriate consent has been obtained.
4. JOB APPLICATIONS AND EMPLOYER ACCESS
When a job seeker chooses to apply for an employment opportunity, information provided as part of that application may be made available to the employer that posted the vacancy.
This may include a resume, profile information or other application information submitted by the job seeker.
Employers receiving applicant information are responsible for handling that information appropriately and using it for legitimate recruitment and hiring purposes.
Horizon Job Connect does not make hiring decisions on behalf of employers.
5. CONSENT
Where consent is required, Horizon Job Connect seeks consent appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information and the purpose for which it is collected.
By voluntarily submitting information through the website, users authorize Horizon Job Connect to use that information for the purposes reasonably connected with the service requested.
Users may withdraw consent where legally permitted, subject to reasonable notice and any legal or contractual limitations.
Withdrawal of consent may affect the availability of certain website features.
6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
Horizon Job Connect may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Maintain website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Support account sessions
- Improve security
- Understand website usage
- Improve website performance
Users may be able to control certain cookies through their browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
7. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
Horizon Job Connect does not sell or rent personal information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Personal information may be shared in limited circumstances, including:
With Employers
When a job seeker chooses to apply for a vacancy, relevant application information may be shared with that employer.
Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers to assist with functions such as:
- Website hosting
- Email delivery
- Payment processing
- Website security
- Technical support
- Data storage
- Analytics
Service providers are expected to use personal information only as reasonably necessary to provide their services.
Legal Requirements
Information may be disclosed where required or permitted by applicable law, legal process or lawful authority.
Business Transactions
If Horizon Job Connect undergoes a merger, sale, restructuring or similar business transaction, information may be transferred as permitted by applicable law and subject to appropriate safeguards.
8. INFORMATION SECURITY
Horizon Job Connect takes reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, loss or disclosure.
Measures may include:
- Secure website connections
- Access controls
- Password protection
- Restricted access to personal information
- Security monitoring
- Appropriate technical safeguards
No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security. Users should also protect their passwords and account credentials.
9. DATA RETENTION
Horizon Job Connect retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Maintain user accounts
- Complete transactions
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain appropriate business records
- Meet legal obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of the platform
Information that is no longer reasonably required may be deleted, anonymized or securely disposed of, subject to applicable legal requirements.
10. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
Users are encouraged to keep their account and contact information accurate and current.
Job seekers should update resumes and profiles when information changes.
Employers should keep business and job-posting information current.
11. ACCESS AND CORRECTION
Users may request access to personal information held about them and may request correction of information that is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to applicable legal limitations.
We may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of a person making an access or correction request.
Users may also be able to update certain information directly through their account.
12. ACCOUNT CLOSURE AND INFORMATION REQUESTS
Users who wish to close an account or make a privacy-related request may contact Horizon Job Connect.
Certain information may need to be retained after account closure where reasonably necessary for legal, security, transaction or record-keeping purposes.
13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Horizon Job Connect is intended for individuals who are legally able to use employment and job-search services applicable to their circumstances.
We do not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Where a minor uses the platform, applicable legal requirements remain relevant.
14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Horizon Job Connect may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of external services before submitting personal information to them.
15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices or legal requirements.
The current version will be posted on HorizonJobConnect.com with the revised "Last Updated" date.
16. PRIVACY QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS
Questions about privacy or requests concerning personal information may be directed to:
Horizon Job Connect
Privacy Email: privacy@horizonjobconnect.com
General Support: support@horizonjobconnect.com
Phone: +1 (672) 999-7474
We will review privacy questions and requests and respond in accordance with applicable requirements.