Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01 January 2026
Canada Youth Jobs Bank (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information of employers, recruiters, educators, youth jobseekers, students, recent graduates, apprentices, and other users who access or use our website and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit canadayouthjobsbank.ca or use our youth employment platform and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company or organization name (for employers and recruiters)
- Account login details
- Information submitted through contact forms or job applications
b. Job-Related Information
- Job postings and descriptions
- Resumes or application details submitted by jobseekers
- Employer, recruiter, educator, or organization profile information
c. Technical & Usage Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions with the website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Canada Youth Jobs Bank platform
- Enable job postings and job applications
- Connect employers with youth, students, apprentices, and entry-level jobseekers
- Communicate with users regarding accounts, inquiries, purchases, or support
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor platform performance and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary:
- Between employers, recruiters, educators, and jobseekers for recruitment purposes
- With trusted service providers who support website operations, including web hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, and spam protection services
- When required by law, court order, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, security, or integrity of Canada Youth Jobs Bank, its users, or the public
- If Canada Youth Jobs Bank is involved in a merger, acquisition, business transfer, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction in accordance with applicable privacy laws
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Canada Youth Jobs Bank uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand user behavior and website usage
- Enhance website performance and user experience
- Maintain user sessions and shopping cart functionality where applicable
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Platform may not function properly without cookies.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no online platform or method of electronic transmission can guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with applicable legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
Users may request deletion of their accounts or personal information, subject to applicable laws and legitimate business requirements.
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request information about how your personal information is used
Canada Youth Jobs Bank complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) where applicable.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Canada Youth Jobs Bank is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
9. Payment Information
Where payments are processed through third-party payment providers, Canada Youth Jobs Bank does not collect or store complete payment card information. Payment information is securely processed by the applicable payment processor in accordance with its own privacy policy.
10. Children’s Privacy
Canada Youth Jobs Bank is intended for individuals who are at least 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Canada Youth Jobs Bank may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact form available on our website.