Privacy Policy

DevelopmentWala.org is an online platform dedicated to connecting individuals and organizations with opportunities in the social and development sector, including jobs, internships, fellowships, grants, scholarships, volunteering opportunities, consultancies, and events.

DevelopmentWala.org is managed by Development Wala.

Depending on how you use our platform, we may collect the following information.

Personal Information

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Profile Photograph
• Date of Birth (if provided)
• Gender (optional)
• Location
• Country
• State
• City

Professional Information

• Resume / CV
• Cover Letter
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Skills
• Certifications
• Languages
• LinkedIn Profile
• Portfolio Website
• Other professional links

Organization Information

For employer accounts, we may collect:

• Organization Name
• Organization Description
• Logo
• Website
• Social Media Links
• Contact Details
• Organization Type
• Office Location
• Recruiter Information

Account Information

When creating an account, we may collect:

• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Login Activity
• Account Preferences
• Notification Preferences

Opportunity Information

Employers may provide information relating to:

• Jobs
• Internships
• Fellowships
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Events
• Consultancies

Communication Information

When you contact us, we may collect:

• Emails
• Messages
• Feedback
• Support Requests
• Survey Responses

Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP Address
• Browser Type
• Device Information
• Operating System
• Referring URLs
• Date and Time of Access
• Pages Visited
• Session Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user accounts.
• Allow employers to post opportunities.
• Allow candidates to apply for opportunities.
• Match candidates with suitable opportunities.
• Facilitate communication between employers and applicants.
• Improve platform functionality and user experience.
• Respond to enquiries and support requests.
• Send important account notifications.
• Prevent fraud and misuse of the platform.
• Maintain platform security.
• Comply with legal obligations.

When candidates apply for an opportunity, the information they submit becomes available to the respective employer or organization responsible for that opportunity.

This may include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Details
• Professional Information
• Application Responses
• Supporting Documents

DevelopmentWala.org is not responsible for how employers use candidate information after it has been shared through the recruitment process.

Organizations using DevelopmentWala.org are responsible for:

• Protecting applicant information.
• Using applicant data only for legitimate recruitment purposes.
• Complying with applicable privacy and employment laws.
• Not sharing applicant information with unauthorized third parties.

DevelopmentWala.org may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions.
• Remember preferences.
• Improve website performance.
• Analyze website traffic.
• Enhance user experience.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:

• Unauthorized access
• Data loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services.
• Maintain recruitment records.
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce our policies.

Users may request deletion of their accounts, subject to applicable legal obligations.

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Update your information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your account.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Request a copy of your personal data.
• Object to certain processing activities.

Requests may be submitted via email.

DevelopmentWala.org may include links or integrations with third-party platforms such as:

• LinkedIn
• Google
• WhatsApp
• YouTube
• Social Media Platforms
• External Application Portals

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. Users should review the privacy policies of those services separately.

DevelopmentWala.org is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age or who are legally permitted to use recruitment platforms under applicable laws.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Users may access DevelopmentWala.org from different countries. By using our platform, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in accordance with applicable laws where our services are operated.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices.

The updated version will be published on this page along with the revised effective date.

Your continued use of DevelopmentWala.org after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

DevelopmentWala.org

Email: jobboard@developmentwala.org