Data Retention & Disclosure Notice
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Krevv ("Platform", "we", "our", or "us") operates krevv.com, a professional job posting and job aggregation platform. Krevv is committed to transparency, legal compliance, and user safety regarding the collection, storage, retention, and disclosure of personal and non-personal data.
This enterprise-grade Data Retention & Disclosure Notice explains Krevv's data handling practices, retention schedules, disclosure policies, user rights, and law-enforcement cooperation. By using Krevv, you acknowledge and accept all terms described herein.
1. Scope of This Notice
This Notice applies to all data collected, processed, or stored on Krevv, including but not limited to:
- Job seekers: personal data, resumes, CVs, cover letters, application history
- Employers: company profiles, HR contacts, job postings, applicant data
- Visitors: IP addresses, device/browser information, referral sources, cookies, analytics
- Platform communications: emails, messages, support tickets, forms
- Third-party integrations: content or data provided via APIs or partner systems
This Notice applies to ALL USERS, whether registered or unregistered, and covers automated and manual processing of data.
2. Principles of Data Retention
Krevv retains data based on the following principles:
1. Purpose Limitation
Data is retained only for legitimate business, legal, and security purposes.
2. Minimum Necessary
Only necessary data is collected and retained for each purpose.
3. Legal Compliance
Retention aligns with Nigerian laws (NDPR, Cybercrime Act), international laws (GDPR, DMCA, CCPA), and labor regulations.
4. Security Preservation
Data is stored securely to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
5. Evidence Preservation
Data may be retained to support investigations, disputes, or regulatory inquiries.
3. Retention Schedules
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Job seeker accounts & profiles | 3 years after last activity | Maintains applicant history for future job opportunities and regulatory compliance |
| Resumes, CVs, cover letters | 5 years | Supports employment verification, auditing, and legal inquiries |
| Employer accounts & profiles | 7 years | Compliance with corporate and labor regulations |
| Job postings | 5 years | Recordkeeping and potential dispute resolution |
| Application history (job submissions) | 5 years | Legal compliance and auditability |
| Activity logs (IP addresses, devices, timestamps) | 3 years | Security monitoring, fraud detection, and law-enforcement requests |
| Communication records (messages, support emails) | 3 years | Dispute resolution and regulatory compliance |
| Analytics & aggregated data | 5 years | Platform improvement, anonymized reporting |
| Cookies & tracking identifiers | 2 years | Functional, performance, and preference tracking |
Krevv reserves the right to retain specific data beyond these periods if required by law, ongoing disputes, or regulatory audits.
4. Data Disclosure Policies
Krevv may disclose data under the following circumstances:
4.1 Employers & Recruitment Agencies
- Applicant data is shared only with employers applied to.
- Employers are responsible for processing applications in compliance with labor and data protection laws.
- Krevv disclaims liability for employer misuse of applicant data.
4.2 Service Providers & Vendors
- Hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and IT providers may process data.
- All providers are contractually required to protect personal data and limit processing to Krevv purposes only.
4.3 Legal Compliance & Law Enforcement
- Data may be disclosed without user consent to comply with Nigerian law, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory inquiries.
- This includes cooperation with NDPR authorities, cybercrime units, labor regulators, tax authorities, and international law enforcement.
- Data may be preserved and shared as digital evidence.
4.4 Fraud, Security, and Scam Investigations
- Suspected scams, fraudulent job postings, or policy violations may result in sharing logs, account activity, and user submissions with authorities or investigators.
- Krevv maintains full discretion to protect platform integrity and users.
5. User Responsibilities
All users must:
- Provide accurate, truthful, and lawful information
- Protect login credentials and personal accounts
- Report suspected fraud, scams, or unauthorized access
- Verify employer legitimacy independently before applying
Employers must ensure compliance with labor and data protection laws and refrain from collecting unauthorized sensitive data from applicants.
6. User Rights
Depending on applicable law, users may exercise the following rights:
Access
Request access to personal data held by Krevv
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion
Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal retention obligations
Restriction
Request restriction of processing for specific purposes
Withdrawal of Consent
Revoke consent for specific processing activities
Data Portability
Obtain a copy of personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
Complaints
Submit complaints regarding data processing to Krevv or regulatory authorities
Verification procedures will apply to prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent requests.
7. Security Measures
Krevv employs robust technical and organizational measures, including:
- HTTPS encrypted connections for all data transmission
- Secure server storage with firewalls and intrusion detection
- Role-based access control and authentication for internal systems
- Regular monitoring and logging of suspicious activity
- Incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures
Users acknowledge that no system is completely secure and accept inherent risks of online data transmission.
8. Data Retention After Account Deletion
Upon deletion or termination of accounts:
- Krevv will minimize retained data but may retain records for compliance, audits, disputes, and legal obligations.
- Retained data will be stored securely and processed solely for lawful purposes.
9. Automated Processing, Analytics & Cookies
- Krevv uses automated processing for analytics, performance monitoring, fraud detection, and platform improvement.
- Data collected via cookies or tracking identifiers may be anonymized or pseudonymized wherever possible.
- Users may disable cookies, but some platform features may not function.
10. Third-Party Links & Integrations
- Krevv may link to employer websites or external job boards.
- Krevv is NOT responsible for third-party data collection, retention, or security practices.
- Users access third-party websites at their own risk.
11. Digital Evidence Preservation
- All activity logs, IP addresses, communication records, and submissions may be preserved as digital evidence for legal or regulatory investigations.
- Users acknowledge that such data may be disclosed to authorities without notice when legally required.
12. Misuse & Enforcement
- Users engaging in fraud, abuse, unauthorized data collection, or violation of this Notice may have accounts suspended or permanently terminated.
- Krevv may pursue legal remedies in cases of serious violations or repeated infractions.
- False or malicious requests regarding data access or deletion may result in legal consequences.
13. Policy Updates
Krevv may update this Notice at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes IRREVOCABLE ACCEPTANCE of updates and revisions.
14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
- This Notice is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Krevv complies with international data protection standards, including NDPR, GDPR, DMCA, and CCPA principles.
- All disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of Nigerian courts.
15. Contact Information
For inquiries, requests, or complaints regarding data retention, disclosure, or processing, contact Krevv via the official Contact Us page.
All requests are subject to identity verification to prevent unauthorized access.
Data Protection Commitment
Krevv is committed to responsible data handling that balances user privacy, platform security, legal compliance, and transparency. We implement enterprise-grade security measures while maintaining the flexibility to support legitimate investigations and regulatory requirements.