Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-02-05
Introduction
WorkNav ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Januam gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Rheinstraße 5, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany
Email: serkan@worknav.eu
Website: worknav.eu
Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Account Data – Email address, password (encrypted), and account settings.
- Profile Data – Name, date of birth, biographical information, and career preferences.
- Documents – CVs, certificates, diplomas, and other documents you upload for skill assessment.
- Usage Data – Information about how you use our platform, including login times and features accessed.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – When you create an account and upload documents for skill assessment.
- Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – To provide our services and match you with employment opportunities.
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain our platform and services
- To create and manage your professional profile
- To match you with relevant employers and opportunities
- To communicate with you about your account and services
- To improve our platform and develop new features
Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Employers and partners – only with your explicit consent when you apply for positions or opt-in to be discovered.
- Educational partners (Coursera, DataCamp) – to provide access to learning resources.
- Legal authorities – when required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time, and we will erase your data within 30 days, unless legal obligations require longer retention.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at serkan@worknav.eu.
You can also exercise your rights directly:
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. All data is stored within the European Union.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for the platform to function (authentication, session management). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: serkan@worknav.eu
Website: worknav.eu
