Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 29, 2026. Your privacy matters to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how WorkAbroad collects and uses information when you visit our website, subscribe to job alerts, or contact us.
1. Information we collect
We may collect:
- Contact details — name and email when you subscribe to newsletters, job alerts, or contact us
- Usage data — pages visited, approximate location (from IP), browser type and referral source for analytics
- Employer data — company name and job details if you post a listing
- Technical logs — server logs for security and debugging
2. How we use your information
- Send job alerts and newsletters you requested
- Respond to contact form messages
- Improve the site and understand which pages are most useful
- Prevent fraud, abuse and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal basis
We process data based on your consent (e.g. newsletter signup), our legitimate interest in operating and improving the service, and legal requirements where applicable.
4. Sharing with third parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:
- Hosting and email service providers
- Analytics tools (aggregated usage statistics)
- Authorities when required by law
When you apply for a job via an external employer link, their privacy policy applies to information you submit on their site.
5. Data retention
We keep contact and alert subscriptions until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form. Server logs are rotated periodically.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your data, and to withdraw consent. Contact us at hello@workabroad.com to make a request.
7. Cookies
8. Security
We use industry-standard measures including HTTPS, access controls and secure hosting. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children
WorkAbroad is intended for users aged 18 and over seeking employment abroad. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. International users
Our servers may be located outside your country. By using the site, you understand that data may be processed in jurisdictions with different privacy laws.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Significant changes may be announced on the site.
12. Contact
Privacy questions: hello@workabroad.com or contact form.