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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

JobHunter07 is committed to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Our Privacy Principles​

  1. You own your data - Your information belongs to you
  2. Transparency - We're clear about what we collect and why
  3. No data selling - We will never sell your personal information
  4. Minimal collection - We only collect what's necessary
  5. User control - You decide what to share and with whom

Information We Collect​

Information You Provide​

  • Profile Information: Name, email, skills, experience, job preferences
  • Job Application Data: Applications you track, notes, documents you upload
  • Community Activity: Forum posts, comments, votes
  • Communications: Messages sent through our platform

Automatically Collected Information​

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

Information from Third Parties​

  • OAuth Providers: If you sign in with Google, GitHub, or other services
  • Public Profile Data: Information you choose to import from LinkedIn or other platforms

How We Use Your Information​

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Enable job tracking, recommendations, and community features
  • Improve Platform: Analyze usage to enhance features and user experience
  • Communicate: Send updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
  • Governance: Facilitate DAO voting and community participation
  • Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and protect platform integrity
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms

Information Sharing​

We Share Information:​

  • With Your Consent: When you choose to share with employers or community members
  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate (hosting, analytics, email)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice)

We Do NOT:​

  • Sell Your Data: Never, under any circumstances
  • Share Without Permission: Your profile and activity are private by default
  • Use for Advertising: We don't sell ads or share data with ad networks

Your Rights and Controls​

Access and Control​

  • View Your Data: Download all your information anytime
  • Edit Information: Update your profile and preferences
  • Delete Account: Permanently remove your account and data
  • Data Portability: Export your data in standard formats
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails and notifications

Privacy Settings​

You control:

  • Profile visibility (public, community-only, private)
  • What information employers can see
  • Community activity visibility
  • Email notification preferences
  • Data sharing with third parties

Data Security​

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Incident response procedures

No system is 100% secure. We'll notify you promptly of any breach affecting your data.

Data Retention​

  • Active Accounts: We retain data while your account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days
  • Legal Holds: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
  • Anonymized Data: We may retain anonymized analytics indefinitely

Children's Privacy​

JobHunter07 is not intended for users under 16. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we've collected such data, we'll delete it promptly.

International Users​

JobHunter07 is based in the United States. By using our platform, you consent to data transfer to the U.S. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

GDPR Rights (EU Users)​

If you're in the EU, you have additional rights:

  • Right to access, rectification, erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (California Users)​

California residents have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Delete personal information
  • Opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

Cookies and Tracking​

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential: Authentication, security, basic functionality
  • Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our platform
  • Preferences: Remembering your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may limit functionality.

Changes to This Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll notify you of significant changes via:

  • Email notification
  • In-platform announcement
  • Updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us​

Privacy Questions:

Exercise Your Rights:

Community Discussion:

  • Join conversations about privacy in our governance forums

JobHunter07 is committed to privacy as a fundamental right. This policy reflects our values of transparency and user control. For questions or concerns, please reach out—we're here to help.