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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Welcome to Josad, a job aggregator and posting platform that connects employers and job seekers across Ethiopia through the web, Telegram channels, and Telegram Mini Apps. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information. By using Josad, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Information you provide

  • Job seekers: name, Telegram account details, phone number, resume, job preferences, location, application history, and profile information when you sign in, onboard, or apply for jobs.
  • Employers: company or startup details, contact information, identity verification (KYC) documents, job posting content, and applicant management activity.

1.2 Automatically collected information

  • Cookies and sessions: we use cookies and session storage to keep you signed in and to secure the web portal.
  • Telegram Mini Apps: when you access Josad through a Telegram Mini App, we may receive Telegram user identifiers and technical data required to authenticate you.
  • Usage data: we collect basic logs needed to operate, secure, and improve the platform.

2. How we use your information

  • Provide job search, posting, application, and shortlisting services.
  • Authenticate users via Telegram on web and Mini App surfaces.
  • Verify employers and companies through our KYC process.
  • Send job alerts, application updates, and platform notifications.
  • Analyze usage to improve reliability, security, and product quality.
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations when required.

3. Sharing and disclosure

  • With employers: when you apply for a job, your application details are shared with the relevant employer.
  • With service providers: we may use trusted providers for hosting, storage, messaging, and analytics strictly to operate Josad.
  • Legal requirements: we may disclose information when required by law or to protect users, employers, and the platform.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer required, we delete or anonymize data where feasible.

6. Third-party job listings

Josad aggregates job postings from third-party sources, including Telegram channels. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legitimacy, or hiring practices of third-party listings. Please verify opportunities independently before applying or sharing sensitive information.

7. Your choices

You can update profile and preference settings in the web portal where available. You may also contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically.

9. Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: