Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BestLinks Talents Hub Ltd (“BestLinks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of job seekers and employers using our platform at  https://bestlinks.co.ke. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you create an account, apply for jobs, or post job listings on our platform.

By using BestLinks Talents Ltd site: https://bestlinks.co.ke/, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Collection and Use

2.1 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data to facilitate job applications, job postings, and platform operations:

  • Contact Information (name, email, phone, address): Communicate with users, verify accounts, and facilitate job applications.
  • Application Data (CV/resume, cover letter, qualifications): Assess candidate suitability for jobs.
  • Employer Data (company name, job postings, verification documents): Verify and publish job listings.
  • Work Eligibility (visa status, work permits): Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws.
  • Financial Information (for payroll, if applicable): Process payments for premium services (if any).
  • Demographic Data (voluntary diversity reporting): Comply with equal opportunity laws (where applicable)

2.2 Data from Third Parties

We may collect data from:

  • Social media (e.g., LinkedIn) for profile verification.

  • Background check providers (with consent).

  • Publicly available sources for employer verification.

2.3 Data Retention

  • Job seeker data: Retained for future job opportunities unless deleted upon request.

  • Employer data: Retained as required by Kenyan law or until account closure.

  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 5 years of inactivity.

3. Data Sharing

We only share data with:

  • Verified Employers: Job applications are shared with employers after submission.

  • Service Providers: Background check vendors, cloud hosting, and analytics tools (under strict agreements).

  • Legal Authorities: If required by Kenyan law.

We do not sell your data.

4. Your Rights

Under Kenyan data protection laws, you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

  • Object to automated processing (e.g., job matching algorithms).

  • Lodge complaints via privacy@bestlinks.co.ke.

To exercise rights:

5. Job Posting Verification

All employer-submitted jobs are manually reviewed before publication to ensure legitimacy.

6. Contact Us

7. Policy Updates

We will notify users of changes via email or platform announcements. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

This Policy was reviewed on 13th June, 2025.