Last Updated: February 10, 2026
1. Overview
RemoteMarket (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) and the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) of the Republic of Ghana.
This Privacy Policy applies to our website, joinremotemarket.com (the “Site”), and explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. By creating an account, posting a job, or applying for a role, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies you as an individual (“Personal Data”) to provide our recruitment services.
A. Information You Provide to Us
- Job Seekers: Name, email address, phone number, physical location, and professional data included in your CV/Resume (education, work history).
- Employers: Company name, business registration details (for vetting), email address, website URL, and job descriptions.
- Payment Data: We do not store your credit card or mobile money PINs. All financial transactions are processed via Paystack, a secure third-party payment processor regulated by the Bank of Ghana.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, and clickstream data (via Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your data based on your consent and our legitimate business interests to:
- Provide Services: To create accounts, list jobs, and facilitate job applications.
- Vet & Verify (Anti-Scam): Under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020, we actively screen employers and job postings to prevent fraud and cybercrime on our platform.
- Communication: To send you account updates, password resets, and job alerts (if opted in).
- Improvement: To analyze traffic and improve the user experience.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with the following third parties essential to our operations:
- Service Providers:
- Hostinger: For secure website hosting and email services.
- Paystack: For processing payments and verifying business merchants.
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by the Data Protection Commission (DPC), law enforcement, or in response to valid legal requests regarding fraud or cybercrime investigations.
5. International Data Transfers
While RemoteMarket is based in Ghana, our hosting servers and third-party providers may be located outside of Ghana. By using our services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in secure data centers abroad, in compliance with Section 60 of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).
6. Security and Data Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
- Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as your account is active or as necessary to comply with our legal obligations.
- Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the Data Protection Commission within the timelines mandated by the Data Protection Act.
7. Your Rights (Under Ghana Data Protection Act)
As a “Data Subject” in Ghana, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and personal data (Subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@joinremotemarket.com.
8. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience (e.g., keeping you logged in). You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Service contains links to other websites (e.g., Employer websites for job applications). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact us:
RemoteMarket
Email: info@joinremotemarket.com
Region: Greater Accra, Ghana
If you believe your rights have been violated, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ghana.