Privacy Policy
At Tocqi (“we” or “the Site”), we are committed to protecting your privacy as you engage with our career-focused categories: JOB SEARCH, CAREERS, REMOTE WORK, RESUME TIPS, and CERTIFICATIONS. This policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information to enhance your professional journey.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information:
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- Provided when you register for accounts, subscribe to newsletters, or access premium resources (e.g., name, email, job preferences for JOB SEARCH, or certification interests in CERTIFICATIONS).
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- Optional details like resume uploads (for RESUME TIPS feedback), career goals (for CAREERS guidance), or remote work preferences (location, time zone for REMOTE WORK recommendations).
- Usage Data:
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- Automatically tracked via cookies/analytics: pages visited (e.g., “ATS resume hacks” in RESUME TIPS, “remote work productivity tools” in REMOTE WORK), time spent on guides, browser type, and IP address.
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- Interaction data such as clicks on job board links in JOB SEARCH, downloads of certification ROI guides in CERTIFICATIONS, or video views in CAREERS trend reports.
- Cookies & Tools:
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- Essential: Enable login sessions and form submissions (e.g., saving draft resumes in RESUME TIPS).
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- Analytics: Measure category performance (e.g., popularity of “remote work interview tips” or “high-paying certifications”).
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- Marketing: Deliver tailored ads for career services (e.g., resume writing tools, certification courses) based on your browsing history.
How We Use Your Information
- Personalization:
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- Recommend content aligned with your goals: e.g., suggesting “cybersecurity certifications” to CERTIFICATIONS users or “remote marketing jobs” to REMOTE WORK readers.
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- Customize newsletters with category highlights: new JOB SEARCH alerts, CAREERS industry deep dives, or RESUME TIPS template updates.
- Category Improvement:
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- Analyze engagement trends (e.g., high demand for “entry-level remote jobs” in REMOTE WORK or “Federal resume tips” in RESUME TIPS) to expand relevant guides.
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- Optimize navigation between related categories (e.g., linking “certification costs” in CERTIFICATIONS to “salary boosts” in CAREERS).
- Communication:
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- Send newsletters with job market insights, certification deadlines, or exclusive offers (e.g., discount codes for resume review services). Opt out anytime via footer links.
- Security & Compliance:
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- Protect user data, especially sensitive information like resumes or career aspirations, using encryption and access controls.
Sharing Your Information
We may share data with:
- Trusted Partners:
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- Job boards, certification platforms, or email services (e.g., Indeed, Coursera, Mailchimp) to facilitate your career searches or deliver content, ensuring they adhere to data privacy standards.
- Affiliate Collaborators:
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- In categories like CERTIFICATIONS (course providers) or JOB SEARCH (recruitment agencies), share anonymized usage data to promote relevant opportunities, with clear affiliate disclosures.
- Legal Requirements:
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- When required by law, to protect our rights, or respond to valid data subject requests (e.g., GDPR access requests).
Your Rights & Choices
- Access/Correct Data:
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- Request a copy of your personal information or update details by emailing privacy@tocqi.com.
- Data Deletion:
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- Ask us to delete your account data; we may retain aggregated analytics (e.g., anonymous traffic on “remote work vs. onsite” guides).
- Cookie Control:
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- Adjust browser settings to block/clear cookies, though this may affect features like saved preferences or personalized job alerts.
- Opt-Out:
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- Unsubscribe from marketing emails or manage cookie consents through our site’s privacy tools.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, firewalls) to protect your data, though no online system is fully secure. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel only.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for users 13+ and does not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of child data, we will delete it promptly upon notice.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted on the Site and notified via newsletter 30 days before (effective date). Your continued use signifies acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests, email us at:privacy@tocqi.com
By using Tocqi, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our handling of information as described.