Privacy Policy
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This Policy applies to all individual users who use the Website in their personal capacity, including:
- Students and graduates;
- Apprenticeship, internship, and co-op applicants;
- Individuals seeking trade-related programs or employment;
- Any user submitting personal information or using platform services.
If you represent a business, employer, or training organization, please refer to our Privacy & Data Policy for Organizations, which governs how we handle data from non-individual entities.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Full name, email address, phone number, and location;
- Resume, employment and education history;
- Application materials including cover letters, portfolios, certifications;
- Graduation year, school name, program of study, and grades (if submitted);
- Account credentials and preferences;
- Any additional content submitted through job applications, contact forms, messages, or feedback.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
We may collect the following through cookies or other technologies:
- IP address, browser type, device identifiers;
- Location data (city/region level);
- Pages visited, duration of visit, navigation activity;
- Interaction data with postings, alerts, or emails.
We may use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for monitoring and improving performance. You can manage cookies via your browser, though disabling them may impact functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information strictly for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account;
- To enable you to search, apply, and connect with employers, schools, or training providers;
- To send you relevant job alerts, newsletters, platform updates, or system notifications (you may opt out at any time);
- To monitor, improve, and protect the Website;
- To prevent abuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service;
- To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
We reserve the right to use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics, reporting, or research purposes.
4. Sharing Your Information
4.1 With Employers or Organizations
4.2 With Service Providers
4.3 Legal, Compliance, and Platform Protection
We may disclose your information if:
- Required by law, regulation, court order, or subpoena;
- Necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, investigate violations, or respond to legal claims;
- Required to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of our users, platform, or the public.
We may also disclose personal information during a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. Your Responsibilities and Choices
You are responsible for:
- Ensuring the accuracy of your information;
- Keeping your account credentials secure;
- Only submitting content and information that you are authorized to share.
You may:
- Access or update your profile at any time;
- Withdraw consent for processing (subject to our legal rights to retain certain data);
- Request deletion of your account and associated data;
- Opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe link in emails.
To exercise any rights, contact us at: info@trade-finder.com. We may request proof of identity for security.
6. Platform Neutrality and Disclaimer
Trade-Finder.com is a neutral platform. We:
- Do not vet, endorse, or guarantee any job, training program, or employer;
- Do not intervene in recruitment, admissions, or employment processes;
- Are not liable for any damages, misconduct, or disputes arising from user-to-user interactions.
Your use of the Website and any decisions you make based on platform information are at your sole risk.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide access to your user account and support services;
- Comply with legal, financial, or operational obligations;
- Protect our platform from fraud, abuse, or liability;
- Perform anonymized analytics and reporting.
Upon request, we will delete your account and personal information unless retention is required for compliance or platform integrity. Deleted information may persist in backups for a limited time.
8. Data Storage and International Transfers
Your data may be stored on secure servers located in Canada or other jurisdictions. By using the Website, you consent to the storage and processing of your data outside your province or country of residence.
We take reasonable steps to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide data at your own risk.