Introduction
At JobMadeWork ("we", "us", "our"), we are fully committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your personal information.
This GDPR Policy applies to all visitors and users who access our website at https://jobmadework.com, regardless of your location. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Who We Are (Data Controller)
JobMadeWork is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website. We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Website Name | JobMadeWork |
| Website URL | https://jobmadework.com |
| Contact Email | admin@jobmadework.com |
| Data Controller | JobMadeWork Team |
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate our website and provide our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Contact Data: Your name and email address when you submit our contact form
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie Data: Cookie identifiers, preferences, session tokens, and advertising identifiers stored on your device
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized statistics about how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising Data: Interaction data with advertisements displayed on our website (via Google AdSense)
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under GDPR, we must have a valid legal basis for processing your personal data. The table below explains what we process and why:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Essential website functionality | Legitimate Interest | Required to keep the website running and secure |
| Contact form submissions | Consent / Contract | To respond to your inquiries |
| Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) | Consent | Only active after you accept analytics cookies |
| Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) | Consent | Only active after you accept advertising cookies |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate Interest | To protect our website and users |
| Legal compliance | Legal Obligation | When required by law or legal proceedings |
Cookies We Use
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Name / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session Cookie | Keeps the website functioning correctly. Cannot be disabled. | Session |
| Preference | jmw_gdpr_v2 | Stores your cookie consent choices so we do not ask repeatedly | 1 Year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Helps us understand how visitors use our site. Activated only with consent. | Up to 2 Years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense (IDE, DSID) | Used to show personalized ads based on your browsing history. Activated only with consent. | Up to 2 Years |
You can manage, change, or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking the 🍪 cookie icon at the bottom-left corner of any page on our website. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal.
Google AdSense and Personalized Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This service is provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. When you consent to advertising cookies, Google may use your data to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior across websites.
Google operates under its own Privacy Policy and is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. You can manage your Google ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising at any time:
If you decline advertising cookies, we will still display non-personalized ads that do not use your personal browsing data.
Google Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our website. We use this information only to improve our website and content.
Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address before storing it. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Consent Mode v2
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google's advertising and analytics tools respect your consent choices. By default, all tracking is set to "denied" until you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner. When you accept cookies, the relevant services are activated in accordance with your choices.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data only for the purposes for which it was collected:
- To operate and maintain our website securely
- To respond to contact form inquiries and provide support
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience (with consent)
- To display relevant advertisements and generate revenue to keep our content free (with consent)
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- To protect the rights and safety of our users and third parties
Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, and only to the extent necessary for those services:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | AdSense Advertising | Cookie data, browsing behavior (with consent) | View |
| Google LLC | Analytics | Anonymized usage data (with consent) | View |
| Google LLC | Fonts API | IP address (for font delivery) | View |
| Web Hosting Provider | Website hosting | Server logs including IP addresses | Varies by provider |
All third-party processors are required to process your data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers, including Google, are based in the United States. When we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form data: Deleted within 90 days of resolution
- Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
- Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 26 months)
- Cookie consent record: Stored locally in your browser for 1 year
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | What It Means | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Right of Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Rectification | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Erasure | Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Restrict Processing | Request that we limit how we use your data | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Object | Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing | Email us at admin@jobmadework.com |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Withdraw cookie consent at any time without affecting past processing | Click the 🍪 icon at bottom-left of any page |
| Right to Lodge a Complaint | Complain to your local data protection authority | Contact your national DPA |
We will respond to all data subject requests within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this period by a further two months, but we will inform you within the first 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, accidental loss, or destruction. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions (SSL/TLS)
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Secure server infrastructure with access controls
However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at admin@jobmadework.com and we will delete such information promptly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This GDPR Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This GDPR Policy
We may update this GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie Banner: Use the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site to accept, decline, or customize your preferences
- Cookie Icon: Click the 🍪 cookie icon at the bottom-left corner of any page to reopen the preference center at any time
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones through your browser settings
- Google Ad Settings: Manage Google advertising preferences at myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the European Economic Area and believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. For a list of EU supervisory authorities, visit the European Data Protection Board website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Policy or our data processing practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Email: admin@jobmadework.com
- Website: https://jobmadework.com/contact-us
We take all privacy inquiries seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.