Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
Preamble
The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform users of the job229.com website about how their personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected. It has been established in accordance with the following provisions:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016
Law No. 2017-20 of April 20, 2018, establishing the Digital Code of the Republic of Benin, in particular Book 5 concerning the protection of personal data
ECOWAS Additional Act A/SA.1/01/10 on the Protection of Personal Data
Senegalese Law No. 2008-12 of January 25, 2008, on the Protection of Personal Data
Identity of the Data Controller
The data controller for the data collected on job229.com is:
Company Name: BENIN KZAC
Headquarters: Cotonou, Benin
Contact email: contact@job229.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO): dpo@job229.com
Personal Data Collected
As part of its operations as a job board, job229.com collects the following categories of data:
For applicants:
Last name, first names, date and place of birth
Email address and phone number
Country of Residence and City
Resume (CV), cover letter, diplomas
Work Experience and Skills
Profile photo (optional)
Connection data (IP address, logs, cookies)
For Recruiters / Employers
Company Name and Industry
Name and contact information of the primary contact
Company Registration Number
Information Regarding Posted Job Openings
Purposes and Legal Bases for Data Processing
Personal data is collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes, in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR and Book 5 of the Digital Code.
Beninese:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| User Account Creation and Management | Performance of the Contract |
| Connecting Candidates and Recruiters | Performance of the Contract |
| Sending job alerts and newsletters | Explicit consent |
| Platform Improvements and Statistics | Legitimate interest |
| Responding to Support Requests | Performance of the Contract |
| Compliance with Legal and Tax Obligations | Legal Requirement |
| Fraud Prevention and Security | Legitimate interest |
Data Retention Period
In accordance with the principle of data retention limitation, data is retained for the following periods:
Active account data: for the entire duration of service use, and for 3 years after the last activity
Application data: 24 months after the last application, unless a request for early deletion is made
Billing data (recruiters): 10 years, in accordance with accounting requirements
Cookies and browsing data: 13 months maximum
Sales prospecting data: 3 years from the last contact
Recipients of the data
Personal data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:
Recruiters registered on the platform (only the data that the candidate chooses to make visible). Technical service providers (hosting, maintenance, online payment). Public authorities, upon judicial or legal order. The platform’s partners, only with the user’s prior consent
No data is sold to third parties for commercial purposes.
Data Transfers Outside the Country
In the event of a transfer of personal data to a third country (outside the ECOWAS or the European Union), BENIN KZAC undertakes to implement safeguards
appropriate:
Standard Contractual Clauses Approved by the European Commission
Explicit consent from the individual concerned, who has been duly informed of the risks
Verification that the destination country provides an adequate level of protection
In Benin, transfers of sensitive data abroad are subject to
prior authorization from the APDP (Personal Data Protection Authority).
User Rights
In accordance with the GDPR (Articles 15 through 22) and the Beninese Digital Code (Book 5, Chapter V), each user has the following rights:
Right of access: to obtain confirmation that your personal data is being processed and to receive a copy of it
Right to rectification: correcting inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
Right to Restriction of Processing: Temporarily suspend the processing of your data
Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data on legitimate grounds
Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of any processing that took place prior to the withdrawal. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@job229.com or by mail at the address of the data controller. We are committed to responding within 30 days.
Data Security
Job229.com implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data:
Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
Strict database access control through enhanced authentication
Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery Plans
Staff Training on Best Safety Practices
Periodic Security Audits
Logging and Monitoring of Data Access
In the event of a data breach, BENIN KZAC undertakes to notify the APDP (Benin), the CNIL (France), and/or the CDP (Senegal) within 7 business days, as well as the
the individuals concerned if the violation poses a high risk to their rights and freedoms.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The job229.com website uses cookies to improve the user experience. The types of cookies used are:
Cookie TypePurpose
Consent
required
Essential cookies: Site functionality No (legitimate interest)
Analytics Cookies Website Traffic Statistics Yes
Personalization Cookies User Preferences Yes
Advertising cookies Targeted advertising Yes
Users can manage their cookie preferences via the banner at
consent given during their first visit or through their settings
browser.
Sensitive Data
In accordance with Article 6 of Benin Law No. 2009-09 and Article 9 of the GDPR, job229.com does not collect sensitive data (ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, biometric or genetic data), unless it is strictly necessary and with the express consent of the data subject.
Protection of Minors
Job229.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (GDPR threshold) or under the age of 12 under applicable Beninese law. We do not intentionally collect any data from minors. If a parent or guardian discovers that a minor has provided their data, they may contact us to request its immediate deletion.
Regulatory Disclosures
In accordance with applicable requirements:
The data processing activities carried out by job229.com are registered with the APDP (Benin’s Personal Data Protection Authority).
Data processing involving users located in France complies with the requirements of the CNIL
The processing of user data in Senegal complies with the provisions of the CDP (Senegalese Personal Data Commission)
Complaints
If you believe that the processing of your personal data constitutes a violation of your rights, you may file a complaint with:
In Benin: APDP, Personal Data Protection Authority
In France: CNIL, National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties
In Senegal: CDP, Personal Data Commission https://cdp.sn
Policy Change
Job229.com reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Users will be notified of any substantial changes via a notice on the website or by email. The current version is the one available on the website on the date of access.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the exercise of your rights:
Email: contact@job229.com
Mailing Address: Cotonou, Benin
Phone: 002290197730360