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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PainimWok collects, uses, protects and handles information when you use our website and services.

Effective Date: 17 September 2026

PainimWok is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect through the PainimWok website, how we use that information, and the choices available to you.

1 About PainimWok

PainimWok is an online platform designed to connect job seekers, employers, recruiters and businesses. The platform may provide job vacancies, company information, career opportunities, notices and advertising services.

By using PainimWok, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2 Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us.

This may include:

  • Your name.
  • Your email address.
  • Your telephone or mobile number.
  • Your company or organisation name.
  • Business contact information.
  • Information submitted when subscribing to job alerts.
  • Information provided when contacting us.
  • Information provided when submitting job or business-related content.

3 Job Alert Subscriptions

If you subscribe to PainimWok job alerts, we may collect your name and email address so that we can send you notifications about new vacancies and career opportunities.

Your subscription information may also include the date you subscribed and whether your subscription is active or unsubscribed.

You may unsubscribe from job alerts at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in an email or by contacting PainimWok.

4 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit PainimWok, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website, hosting provider, analytics services or other technical systems.

This information may include:

  • IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device type.
  • Operating system.
  • Pages visited.
  • Date and time of visits.
  • Referring website or page.
  • General website usage information.

This information may be used to help maintain, secure and improve the website.

5 Cookies and Similar Technologies

PainimWok may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve the user experience.

Your browser may allow you to control or disable cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

6 How We Use Information

Information collected through PainimWok may be used for purposes including:

  • Providing and operating the PainimWok platform.
  • Providing job vacancy and career information.
  • Sending requested job alerts.
  • Responding to enquiries and messages.
  • Managing employer and business submissions.
  • Improving website functionality and performance.
  • Monitoring and protecting website security.
  • Preventing abuse, fraud or unauthorised activity.
  • Understanding website traffic and usage.
  • Maintaining and improving our services.

7 Job Applications

PainimWok may publish job vacancies on behalf of employers, recruiters and organisations.

Some vacancies may direct you to an external website, email address, application system or employer platform to submit your application.

When you apply directly to an employer or through a third-party application system, the information you provide may be subject to that organisation's own privacy policy and terms.

PainimWok does not control the privacy practices of external employers or third-party websites.

8 Publicly Available Information

Job advertisements, company profiles, notices and other content submitted for publication may become publicly accessible through the PainimWok website.

Please do not submit confidential, sensitive or private information for public publication unless you are authorised and understand that the information may be publicly visible.

9 Sharing of Information

PainimWok does not sell your personal information simply because you use the website.

Information may be shared when reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide a service you have requested.
  • Operate and maintain the website.
  • Use hosting, email, analytics or technical service providers.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the platform.
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements.
  • Respond to lawful requests from authorised authorities.

10 Advertising and Analytics

PainimWok may use advertising, analytics or other third-party services to support and improve the website.

These services may collect information about visits, interactions, devices or general website activity in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Where applicable, third-party advertising or analytics providers may use cookies or similar technologies.

11 Data Security

PainimWok takes reasonable measures to protect information held by the platform from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no website, online service or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12 Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business and technical records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect the security of the platform.

Job alert subscription information may be retained in accordance with the status of the subscription and operational requirements.

13 Unsubscribing From Job Alerts

If you no longer wish to receive job alerts from PainimWok, you can unsubscribe using the unsubscribe method provided in the relevant email.

Once unsubscribed, your subscription status may be changed to inactive or unsubscribed so that future job alert messages are not sent to you.

14 Third-Party Websites

PainimWok may contain links to websites operated by employers, businesses, advertisers, recruitment organisations or other third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of those external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

15 Children's Privacy

PainimWok is intended for people who are legally able to use employment and recruitment-related services.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to the services provided by the platform.

16 Your Choices

Depending on the service you use, you may have choices regarding the personal information you provide to us.

  • You may choose whether to subscribe to job alerts.
  • You may unsubscribe from job alert communications.
  • You may contact us regarding information you have provided.
  • You may choose not to provide optional information.

17 Accuracy of Information

Users and organisations are responsible for ensuring that information they submit to PainimWok is accurate, current and appropriate for publication.

PainimWok may remove, correct, update or decline content where reasonably necessary.

18 Changes to This Privacy Policy

PainimWok may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology, operational practices or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

19 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information handled by PainimWok, or your job alert subscription, please contact us through the website.

20 Acceptance of This Policy

By accessing or using PainimWok, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how information may be collected and used as described above.