Understanding Profile Visibility Settings

Your privacy is important. Tabbio gives you complete control over who can see your profile and SmartCV. This guide explains all visibility options and how to use them.

Overview of Visibility Options

Tabbio offers four main visibility settings:

1. Public 📢

• Who can see: Anyone on the internet
• Search engines: Profile appears in Google/Bing searches
• Contact details: Hidden by default (you control what shows)
• Best for: Job seekers wanting maximum visibility

2. Private Link 🔗

• Who can see: Only people with your unique, unguessable link
• Search engines: Not indexed by search engines
• Contact details: You choose what to show
• Best for: Selective sharing with specific employers or contacts

3. Employers-Only 🏢

• Who can see: Only verified employer accounts on Tabbio
• Search engines: Not indexed
• Contact details: Visible to employers per your settings
• Best for: Currently employed professionals seeking new opportunities discreetly

4. Private 🔒

• Who can see: Only you
• Search engines: Completely hidden
• Contact details: Not visible to anyone
• Best for: Profile under development or taking a break from job searching

How to Change Visibility Settings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into your account

   • Use your magic link or Google login
   • Go to your dashboard

2. Access Privacy Settings

   • Click your profile picture in the top right
   • Select "Settings" from the dropdown
   • Navigate to "Privacy" or "Profile Visibility" section

3. Choose Your Visibility Level

   • Select one of the four options above
   • Changes take effect immediately
   • You'll see a confirmation message

4. Fine-tune Contact Information

   • Choose which contact details to show
   • Set different visibility for phone, email, location
   • Save your preferences

Public Profile Settings

What's Included in Public Profiles

• Professional Information: Name, headline, current role
• Experience: Work history and achievements
• Education: Degrees and certifications
• Skills: Professional skills and endorsements
• Portfolio: Work samples and projects
• Career Highlights: Key accomplishments

What's Protected

• Email Address: Hidden by default
• Phone Number: Hidden by default
• Home Address: Only city/region shown
• Personal Details: Only professional information shown

Contact Information Controls

Even with a public profile, you control contact visibility:

• Show Email: Toggle on/off
• Show Phone: Toggle on/off
• Show LinkedIn: Optional linking
• Show Portfolio URLs: Control which links appear

Search Engine Optimization

Public profiles benefit from:

• SEO Optimization: Better discoverability
• Professional Branding: Consistent online presence
• Networking Opportunities: More connection possibilities
• Career Growth: Increased visibility to recruiters

Private Links Explained

How Private Links Work

• Unique URL: Each private link is unguessable (e.g., tabbio.com/p/abc123xyz)
• No Directory Listing: Links aren't listed anywhere public
• Time-Limited: You can set expiration dates (optional)
• Revokable: Disable links anytime
• Analytics: See who visits your private link

Creating Private Links

1. Set Profile to Private Link Mode

   • Choose "Private Link" in visibility settings
   • Your profile becomes accessible only via the link

2. Generate Your Link

   • Go to Settings > Privacy
   • Find "Private Link" section
   • Copy your unique URL

3. Customize Access

   • Set what information is visible via the link
   • Choose contact details to show
   • Optional: Set expiration date

4. Share Selectively

   • Send link directly to intended recipients
   • Include in email signatures
   • Add to specific job applications

Private Link Security

What You Should Know

• Recipients can share: People you send the link to might forward it
• No password protection: Anyone with the link can view your profile
• Not truly "private": Consider who you share with carefully
• Persistent links: Links work until you revoke them

Best Practices

• Share wisely: Only send to trusted contacts
• Regular review: Check who has access periodically
• Revoke when done: Disable links after job searches
• Monitor access: Check analytics for unexpected viewers

Employers-Only Visibility

How Employer Verification Works

• Verified accounts: Employers must verify their company
• Business email required: Company domain verification
• Manual review: Tabbio reviews all employer accounts
• Badge system: Verified employers get special badges

What Employers Can See

With Employers-Only setting, verified employers see:

• Complete profile: All professional information
• Contact details: Based on your contact preferences
• Application history: Previous applications (if any)
• Activity status: When you were last active

Benefits for Employed Professionals

• Discretion: Current employer won't see your profile
• Targeted exposure: Only relevant employers see you
• Reduced noise: Fewer irrelevant contacts
• Professional networking: Connect with verified companies

How to Verify Current Employment

When using Employers-Only:

• Industry targeting: Specify industries of interest
• Role preferences: Set desired job types
• Salary expectations: Optional salary ranges
• Location preferences: Geographic preferences

Contact Information Privacy

Granular Control Options

Email Address

• Always hidden: Never shown publicly
• Employers-only: Visible to verified employers
• Private link: Visible to private link recipients
• Contact form: Users can message without seeing email

Phone Number

• Always hidden: Maximum privacy
• Employers-only: Available for serious inquiries
• Private link: Shared with selected contacts
• Country code: International accessibility

Location

• City/Region only: General location
• Full address: Never recommended
• Remote work: Indicate remote availability
• Relocation: Show willingness to relocate

Social Profiles

• LinkedIn: Professional networking
• Portfolio sites: Professional work
• GitHub: For technical roles
• Personal sites: Optional professional blogs

Professional vs Personal Boundaries

• Work email: Use professional email addresses
• Personal details: Avoid sharing personal information
• Professional photos: Use appropriate profile pictures
• Business hours: Set availability preferences

Advanced Privacy Features

Profile Analytics

Monitor your profile performance:

• View counts: How many people viewed your profile
• Source tracking: Where visitors came from
• Employer interest: Which companies viewed you
• Geographic data: Where your viewers are located

Temporary Visibility Changes

• Job search mode: Temporarily increase visibility
• Interview period: Reduce visibility during negotiations
• Career break: Set to private during breaks
• Industry changes: Adjust targeting during transitions

Bulk Privacy Controls

• Quick switches: Fast visibility changes
• Profile sections: Hide specific sections temporarily
• Contact method preferences: Bulk update contact options
• Application tracking: Control application visibility

Common Privacy Scenarios

Active Job Searching

Recommended settings:

• Visibility: Public or Employers-Only
• Contact: Show email and LinkedIn
• Updates: Keep profile current
• Analytics: Monitor regularly

Currently Employed (Passive)

Recommended settings:

• Visibility: Employers-Only or Private Link
• Contact: Employers-only email visibility
• Discretion: Limit industry to prevent current employer discovery
• Timing: Check messages weekly

Career Break/Transition

Recommended settings:

• Visibility: Private or Private Link
• Contact: Minimal contact information
• Profile: Update with new direction when ready
• Networking: Use private links for specific contacts

Freelancers/Consultants

Recommended settings:

• Visibility: Public for discoverability
• Contact: Show professional email
• Portfolio: Highlight recent work
• Availability: Indicate current availability

Privacy and Legal Compliance

Your Rights Under GDPR/CCPA

• Right to control: Choose what information is visible
• Right to delete: Remove information anytime
• Right to portability: Export your data
• Right to correction: Update incorrect information

Data Processing

• Consent-based: You control what's processed
• Purpose limitation: Data used only for stated purposes
• Retention limits: Data kept only as long as needed
• Security measures: Industry-standard protection

Troubleshooting Visibility Issues

Profile Not Showing Up

Check these settings:

1. Visibility level: Ensure it's not set to Private
2. Profile completion: Complete all required fields
3. Search indexing: Allow time for search engine indexing
4. Industry settings: Verify industry tags are correct

Unwanted Contact

Solutions:

1. Reduce visibility: Switch to Employers-Only or Private
2. Contact controls: Limit contact information shown
3. Block users: Report and block inappropriate contacts
4. Review settings: Regularly audit privacy preferences

Private Links Not Working

Common issues:

1. Expired links: Check if expiration date was set
2. Revoked access: Verify link hasn't been disabled
3. Browser issues: Try incognito mode
4. Link sharing: Ensure complete URL was shared

Best Practices Summary

Regular Privacy Audits

• Monthly reviews: Check visibility settings monthly
• Contact updates: Keep contact preferences current
• Analytics monitoring: Review who's viewing your profile
• Link management: Audit active private links

Professional Presentation

• Complete profiles: Fill out all relevant sections
• Current information: Keep employment and skills updated
• Professional language: Use appropriate terminology
• Quality photos: Use professional headshots

Strategic Visibility

• Goal-aligned: Match visibility to career goals
• Industry-appropriate: Consider industry norms
• Time-sensitive: Adjust during job searches
• Network-conscious: Consider your professional network

Getting Help

Support Resources

• Privacy questions: ahmed@tabbio.com
• Technical issues: Include screenshot if possible
• Account settings: Specify current visibility level
• Urgent concerns: Mark email as urgent for privacy matters

Self-Help

• Settings tour: Use in-app guided tour
• Privacy center: Check help documentation
• Community: Connect with other professionals
• Updates: Stay informed about new privacy features

Next Steps

• Control your contact information
• Learn about private links
• Understand data rights