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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22/09/2025

1. Introduction

doulia.cy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a Cyprus-based job portal that connects employers with job seekers.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Cyprus Law 125(I)/2018 on the Protection of Natural Persons with regard to the Processing of Personal Data.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect,
  • How we use it,
  • How we protect it,
  • Your rights as a data subject.

By using our website (doulia.cy), you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for doulia.cy is:

Doulia CY
Registered in Cyprus
Agiou Vasiliou 10, Lakatamia, 2003
Email: support@doulia.cy

3. What Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the portal, we may collect:

a) Job Seekers

  • Name, surname, contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • CVs, cover letters, work experience, qualifications
  • Login details (username, password – encrypted)
  • Profile information you choose to share

b) Employers / Recruiters

  • Company details (name, address, registration number, contact person)
  • Business email, phone number, billing details
  • Job postings and related content

c) Website Usage

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Cookies and analytics data (see Section 8)

We only collect data necessary for the operation of the platform.

4. Why We Process Your Data

We process your personal data to:

  1. Provide our services (job postings, applications, employer-employee connections)
  2. Manage user accounts and authentication
  3. Communicate with users (notifications, updates, support)
  4. Process payments (for premium features, if applicable)
  5. Ensure site security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations
  6. Improve our services through analytics

The legal bases for processing are:

  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, where applicable)

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Employers (if you apply for a job or publish a CV)
  • Service providers (hosting, IT, payment processors)
  • Legal/regulatory authorities when required by law

We never sell your data to third parties.

6. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

  • Job seeker data: kept while your account is active, or until you request deletion.
  • Employer data: retained as long as the business account is active and for as long as required by tax/contract law.
  • Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and enable certain features.

  • Essential cookies: Required for site operation.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us improve our services (Google Analytics or similar).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in machine-readable format)
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (Cyprus)

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@doulia.cy

10. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, services, or internal practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Doulia CY
Email: support@doulia.cy