Terms, Privacy, & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12/05/2026
1. Who We Are
This website and platform are operated by Scuba Jobs Worldwide (“Scuba Jobs Worldwide”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
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This Policy explains:
The terms of use for our website and services
How we collect, use, share and protect personal data
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and similar laws
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant US privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA.
By using our website and services, you agree to this Policy and our practices described here.
2. Our Services
Scuba Jobs Worldwide is a global dive career platform and recruitment marketplace for the diving industry.
Candidates can:
Create professional profiles
Upload CVs and certifications
Browse and apply for jobs
Connect with dive employers worldwide
Employers can:
Create hiring accounts
Post dive jobs and internships
Review candidate applications
Search for dive professionals
We do not take part in employment contracts between candidates and employers and are not responsible for hiring decisions, employment conditions, compensation, visas, or contractual arrangements agreed between users.
3. Terms of Use
3.1 Eligibility
To create an account and use our services, you must:
Be at least 16 years old or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction
Have the legal capacity to enter into a contract
Be authorized to act on behalf of a company if using the platform for recruitment purposes
3.2 Your Account
You are responsible for:
Providing accurate and current information
Keeping your login credentials secure
All activity occurring under your account
Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that:
Violate this Policy or applicable law
Are fraudulent, abusive, misleading, or used for spam
Attempt to misuse the platform or candidate data
3.3 Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Post unlawful, misleading, discriminatory, or offensive content
Post fake or unrelated job listings
Use automated systems to scrape or harvest platform data
Attempt to interfere with platform security or operation
Employers may only use candidate information for legitimate recruitment purposes connected to diving, marine tourism, hospitality, and related industries.
Bulk exporting, reselling, scraping, or building external databases from candidate data is strictly prohibited without written permission.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access if we believe our rules or applicable laws are being violated.
3.4 Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all website content including logos, branding, text, graphics, and design is owned by or licensed to Scuba Jobs Worldwide and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may use the platform for personal career development or internal recruitment purposes only.
You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission.
3.5 Lifetime Access & Inactive Accounts
Lifetime Career Access and Lifetime Hiring Access are one-time access purchases that provide ongoing access to the platform without recurring subscription fees.
Your account remains active for the operational lifetime of the platform unless you request deletion or violate our Terms of Use.
To maintain platform quality, security, storage efficiency, and compliance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR data minimization principles, inactive accounts may be subject to content cleanup and archival policies.
Inactive Account Policy
If an account remains inactive for an extended period, we may:
- Remove uploaded files and media including CVs, certifications, profile photos, attachments, and other stored documents
- Archive or hide inactive profiles from public visibility
- Remove outdated applications or inactive listing data
- Request confirmation before retaining certain personal data
Users may reactivate their account at any time by logging in or contacting support.
Lifetime access refers to continued access to the platform service itself and does not guarantee permanent storage of uploaded files, documents, or media.
4. What Personal Data We Collect
4.1 Data You Provide
For Candidates
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Password (hashed)
Country or region
Diving experience and certifications
Education and languages
Skills and availability
Professional summaries
Optional profile photos
CVs and certificates
Job application information
For Employers
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Password (hashed)
Company information
Website and address
Contact person details
Job listing information
Recruitment requirements
For All Users
We may collect:
Customer support messages
Feedback and communications
Marketing preferences
Newsletter opt-in preferences
4.2 Data Collected Automatically
When using the platform, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser and device information
Operating system
Usage statistics
Visited pages
Referring URLs
Error logs
Cookie and tracking information
4.3 Payment Data (Stripe)
Payments for Lifetime Career Access, Lifetime Hiring Access, featured listings, profile boosts, and other paid features are processed securely by Stripe.
We do not store or access your complete card number or CVC security code.
We may receive limited transaction-related data such as:
Last 4 card digits
Card type
Payment amount
Transaction status
Internal transaction ID
Stripe processes payment data according to its own Privacy Policy:
4.4 Featured Listings & Profile Boosts
Users may optionally purchase promotional features such as:
Featured job listings
Urgent listings
Highlighted profiles
Profile boosts
These features improve visibility within the platform for a limited period but do not guarantee applications, profile views, hiring outcomes, traffic, or recruitment success.
5. Why We Use Your Data
5.1 Platform Operations
We use personal data to:
Create and manage accounts
Operate the platform
Enable job applications and hiring
Manage profiles and visibility
GDPR Legal Basis
Contract performance
Legitimate interests
5.2 Matching & Visibility
We may:
Recommend candidates to employers
Recommend jobs to candidates
Display profiles based on user settings
GDPR Legal Basis
Legitimate interests
Consent where required
Users can modify visibility settings or request removal at any time.
5.3 Communications & Support
We use personal data to:
Send service notifications
Respond to support requests
Deliver security notices
Send optional newsletters or marketing emails
GDPR Legal Basis
Contract performance
Legitimate interests
Consent where required
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
5.4 Payments & Billing
We process payment-related information for:
One-time access purchases
Featured listings
Promotional upgrades
Accounting and fraud prevention
GDPR Legal Basis
Contract performance
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests
5.5 Security & Fraud Prevention
We use data to:
Protect the platform and users
Prevent fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms
Comply with legal obligations
GDPR Legal Basis
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests
5.6 Analytics & Improvements
We may analyze usage data to:
Improve platform performance
Understand user behavior
Optimize features and navigation
GDPR Legal Basis
Legitimate interests
Consent for analytics cookies where required
We may use aggregated or anonymized statistics that cannot identify individuals.
6. How We Share Personal Data
6.1 Candidate & Employer Sharing
When candidates apply for jobs, relevant application data and attached documents are shared with the employer who posted the job.
Employers become independent data controllers for received applications and are responsible for handling applicant data in accordance with applicable laws.
6.2 Service Providers
We may share data with trusted providers including:
Hosting providers
Email services
Analytics providers
Payment processors
Security and monitoring services
These providers only process data on our behalf and under appropriate agreements.
6.3 Stripe Payments
All payment processing is handled securely through Stripe.
Stripe may process data internationally and uses appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
Stripe Privacy Policy:
https://stripe.com/privacy
7. International Transfers
Personal data may be processed outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where required, we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure GDPR-compliant protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as reasonably necessary for platform operation, legal compliance, security, and legitimate business interests.
Candidate & Employer Accounts
Inactive accounts may eventually:
Be archived
Be hidden from public visibility
Have uploaded media deleted
Be anonymized or permanently removed
This may occur after extended inactivity periods, for example 24 months or longer.
Uploaded content including CVs, certifications, profile photos, and attachments may be deleted earlier than the account itself.
Job Applications
Applications may be retained for a limited period after recruitment processes end unless longer retention is required for legal reasons.
Payment Records
Payment and accounting records may be retained for legally required periods under tax and accounting laws.
Technical Logs
Technical logs may be retained temporarily for security, fraud prevention, troubleshooting, and system monitoring.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:
HTTPS encryption
Secure hosting
Access controls
Security monitoring
Backups and maintenance
While we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, no system can guarantee complete security.
10. Your GDPR Rights
Where GDPR applies, you may have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request portability of certain data
To exercise your rights, contact:
You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
11. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may have additional rights including:
Right to know
Right to access
Right to correct
Right to delete
Right to opt out of certain sharing
Right to non-discrimination
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
Requests may be sent to:
12. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
12.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and improve user experience.
12.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for login, security, and core functionality.
Preference Cookies
Store settings such as language preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage and improve performance.
Advertising & Social Media Cookies
Used for marketing or social media integration where applicable.
12.3 Cookie Consent
Where required by law, we request consent before using non-essential cookies.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
13. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites including employer websites, training providers, affiliates, or payment providers.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
14. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or platform changes.
When material changes occur, we may:
Update the “Last Updated” date
Notify users through the platform or email
Continued use of the platform after updates means you accept the revised Policy.