Privacy Statement

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Statement applies to all information collected through our website located at getjob.us (the "Website"), including any services, features, or content we provide. This statement describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in compliance with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulation (EU) 2016/679, applicable to users in the European Economic Area (EEA)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California Civil Code sections 1798.100-1798.199, applicable to California residents
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506, protecting children under 13
• Other applicable state and federal privacy laws: Including but not limited to state data breach notification laws and sector-specific privacy regulations

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement. If you do not agree with this Privacy Statement, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an Account: Name, email address, password, phone number, location, and any other information you choose to provide in your profile
• Post a Job: Company name, job title, description, location, contact information, salary information, employment type, and other job-related details
• Contact Us: Name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or inquiry
• Subscribe to Newsletters or Alerts: Email address, preferences, and job search criteria
• Participate in Surveys or Feedback: Responses, opinions, and demographic information
• Apply for Jobs: Resume, cover letter, work history, education, and other application materials (if applicable)

2.2. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers (such as device ID and advertising ID), screen resolution, and language preferences
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, search queries, referring URLs, date and time of access, and features used
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city and state level), and precise location if you grant permission (for location-based job searches)
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 7 for detailed information about cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies
• Log Files: Server logs containing IP addresses, browser types, access times, and pages viewed

2.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Job Listing Aggregators and APIs: Job postings, employer information, and related data from third-party job aggregators
• Social Media Platforms: If you choose to connect your social media account, we may receive profile information, connections, and other data you authorize
• Analytics Providers: Usage and performance data from services like Google Analytics
• Advertising Partners: Information about your interactions with advertisements
• Public Databases and Business Directories: Company information, business registrations, and publicly available data
• Service Providers: Information from vendors who assist us in providing our services

2.4. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, health information, biometric data, or sexual orientation unless you voluntarily provide such information or it is required by law. If you provide sensitive information, you consent to our use of it as described in this Privacy Statement.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal bases under GDPR:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications)
• Contract Performance: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., website security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
• Vital Interests: When processing is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4.1. Service Provision and Operation

• Provide, maintain, and improve our job search and posting services
• Process and display job listings and employer information
• Enable communication between job seekers and employers
• Personalize your experience and show relevant job opportunities based on your preferences and search history
• Process transactions and manage accounts
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent activity

4.2. Communication

• Send you job alerts, notifications, and updates based on your preferences
• Respond to your questions, comments, and support requests
• Send administrative information, updates, and changes to our policies
• Send marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent, where required)
• Notify you about important changes to our services or terms

4.3. Analytics, Research, and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns, trends, and user behavior to improve our services
• Conduct research and analytics to understand market trends and user needs
• Develop new features, functionality, and services
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of our services and marketing campaigns
• Debug and troubleshoot technical issues

4.4. Legal Compliance and Protection

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests
• Enforce our terms of service and protect our rights and property
• Protect the safety and security of our users, employees, and services
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security threats, and other harmful activities
• Comply with employment and labor laws, including EEO requirements

4.5. Business Operations

• Manage our business operations and internal administration
• Conduct business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Maintain business records and comply with accounting and tax requirements

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1. With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing, such as when you apply for a job through our platform and authorize us to share your application materials with employers.

5.2. Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share information with trusted service providers and business partners who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These third parties are contractually obligated to:

• Protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify
• Comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations
• Implement appropriate security measures
• Not disclose your information to other parties without our authorization

Categories of service providers include:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Vercel, Supabase)
• Analytics and data processing services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email service providers and marketing platforms
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Customer support platforms
• Job listing aggregators and API providers

5.3. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information and any choices you may have regarding your information.

5.4. Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, government agency, or law enforcement). We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services
• Protect the personal safety of users of our services or the public
• Protect against legal liability

5.5. Public Information

Information you choose to make public, such as job postings, public profile information, or comments, will be visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines. We are not responsible for how third parties use information you make publicly available.

5.6. Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This information may be used for research, analytics, or business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols and encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Access Controls: Secure server infrastructure, access controls, and authentication mechanisms
• Security Assessments: Regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing
• Employee Training: Employee training on data protection, privacy, and security best practices
• Limited Access: Limiting access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents
• Data Backup: Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including within 72 hours as required by GDPR for EEA residents.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website. We use the following types of cookies:

7.1. Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly. These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies collect information in an anonymous, aggregated form.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns (if applicable).

7.2. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are being set. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

We also use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, which may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out page or installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable) or contact us.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will honor these rights to the extent required by applicable law:

8.1. GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that information
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights

8.2. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days (or as required by law).

8.3. Other Privacy Rights

Residents of other states may have additional privacy rights under state-specific laws. We will honor these rights to the extent required by applicable law. To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

8.4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at admin@getjob.us or use ourContact Us page. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may require verification of your identity before processing your request to protect your privacy and security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately atadmin@getjob.us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable law, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We comply with COPPA, which requires parental consent for the collection of personal information from children under 13.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

For transfers of personal data from the EEA to the United States or other countries, we implement appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Other appropriate safeguards as recognized by applicable data protection laws
• Ensuring that service providers are bound by appropriate data protection obligations

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we collected the information
• Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• Whether we can achieve the purposes through other means

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law. Some information may be retained for longer periods if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., tax records, dispute resolution).

12. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Statement on this page with an updated "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Website
• For material changes, providing at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect (where required by law)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with the changes, please discontinue use of our Website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us:

For California residents exercising CCPA rights, you may also contact us toll-free at [Phone Number] or submit a request through our online form.