Privacy Policy

1. About PainimWok

PainimWok is an online job and employment information platform operated by D-RATZ SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The website provides job vacancy information, career resources, employer-related services and other employment information for users in Papua New Guinea and, where available, other locations.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the PainimWok website and related website features that link to this policy.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use the website, PainimWok may collect information that you voluntarily provide or information generated when you use the website.

3. Job Alert Subscriptions

If you subscribe to job alerts, you may provide an email address so that PainimWok can send employment or vacancy-related notifications.

The information associated with your subscription may be used to deliver the alerts you requested and to manage your subscription.

4. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit a website, certain technical information may be automatically recorded by the website, hosting provider, analytics services or other enabled technologies.

• IP address or approximate network information.
• Browser type and device information.
• Operating system and general technical details.
• Pages visited and general website interaction.
• Date, time and duration of website activity.
• Referring pages or websites where available.

This information may be used for website operation, security, troubleshooting, performance measurement, analytics and improving the website.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

PainimWok may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage and, where enabled, support advertising or analytics services.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services operating on or through the website. The availability and purpose of these technologies may change as website features and services are updated.

6. How We May Use Information

Information collected through PainimWok may be used for legitimate website and service purposes, including:

• Operating and maintaining the PainimWok website.
• Providing job listings and employment information.
• Processing or responding to enquiries and communications.
• Managing job-alert subscriptions.
• Supporting employer and recruitment-related services.
• Detecting technical problems, abuse or security issues.
• Improving website content, functionality and usability.
• Measuring website traffic and performance where analytics tools are enabled.
• Supporting advertising services where applicable.

7. Job Applications

Some job listings may provide an application link, employer contact details or another method for submitting an application.

Where an application is submitted directly to an employer or through an external website, the information you submit may be received and processed by that employer or third-party service.

8. Publicly Available Information

Some information published on PainimWok may be visible to members of the public. This can include job titles, vacancy descriptions, employer information, business contact details and other information intentionally submitted for publication.

Users should consider carefully whether information should be made publicly available before submitting it for publication.

9. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to operate the website, provide requested services, maintain website security, comply with legal obligations or work with service providers that support the operation of PainimWok.

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
• Email or communication service providers where required to deliver requested communications.
• Analytics or advertising providers where such services are enabled.
• Employers or recruitment organisations where the user intentionally submits information to them.
• Authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by applicable law.

Third-party services may have their own terms and privacy policies governing how information is handled.

10. Advertising and Analytics

PainimWok may use third-party advertising and analytics technologies to support the operation and improvement of the website.

These services may use cookies, identifiers, device information, usage information or similar technologies in accordance with their own policies and applicable settings.

Where Google or another advertising provider serves advertisements, the provider may process information associated with ad delivery, measurement and personalisation according to its applicable policies and user controls.

11. Data Security

PainimWok takes reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

However, no website, server, transmission method or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should also take reasonable precautions when protecting their own accounts, devices, passwords and personal information.

12. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain business and technical records, provide requested services, resolve disputes, maintain security or comply with legal obligations.

Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information and the reason it is being retained.

13. Your Choices

Depending on the feature being used, users may have choices regarding the information they provide and how certain communications are received.

• You may choose not to provide optional information.
• You may unsubscribe from available job-alert communications.
• You may control certain cookie settings through your browser.
• You may contact PainimWok about information you have submitted where appropriate.

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

PainimWok may contain links to employer websites, recruitment platforms, social networks, advertising services and other external websites.

Once you leave PainimWok and visit an external website, that website's own terms, privacy policy and data practices may apply.

PainimWok is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites that it does not operate.

15. User and Employer Submissions

Employers, businesses and other users may submit vacancy information, company information, contact information or other content for publication or processing through available PainimWok features.

Users are responsible for ensuring that information they submit is accurate, lawful and appropriate for the intended purpose.

Do not submit confidential information that you do not have permission to disclose.

16. Accuracy of Information

PainimWok aims to provide useful employment information, but job vacancies and employer information can change over time.

Users should confirm important details such as closing dates, salary information, eligibility requirements, application procedures and employer contact details before taking action.

Information supplied by employers or other third parties may not always be within PainimWok's control.

17. Children's Privacy

PainimWok is primarily intended for people seeking employment information and for employers or organisations involved in recruitment.

Users should not provide personal information through the website unless they are legally permitted to do so and understand the purpose for which the information is being submitted.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

PainimWok may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to website functionality, services, technology, legal requirements or business practices.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page together with an updated effective date where appropriate.

19. Contact PainimWok

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information submitted through the website, job alerts or other privacy-related matters, you can contact PainimWok using the available contact channels on the website.

20. Privacy Reminder

Please think carefully before submitting personal information online. Only provide information that is necessary for the feature or service you are using.