Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how JobDome, Inc. ("JobDome," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.

This policy applies to all users of our Services, including job seekers, employers, recruiters, and visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Services:

Category	Examples
Account Information	Name, email address, phone number, password, profile photo
Profile Information	Resume/CV, work history, education, skills, certifications, portfolio links
Job Preferences	Desired job titles, locations, salary expectations, work type preferences
Communication Data	Messages, emails, support inquiries, feedback
Payment Information	Credit card details (processed by secure payment providers), billing address
Employer Information	Company name, job postings, company description, team member details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Services:

• Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, search queries, click patterns, time spent on pages
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
• Log Data: Access times, error logs, referral URLs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties:

• Social Login Providers: If you sign in with Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, or other social accounts, we receive your public profile information
• Job Boards: When we aggregate job listings, we may collect publicly available job information
• Identity Verification: We may use third-party services to verify your identity for certain features
• Analytics Providers: We use analytics services that collect aggregated usage data

2.4 Sensitive Information

We may collect sensitive information only when necessary for specific services:

• EEO Data: For employers required to collect Equal Employment Opportunity data, we may process voluntary demographic information
• Background Check Consent: With your explicit consent, we may facilitate background check services for employers

You are never required to provide sensitive information, and such data is processed with additional safeguards.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing Services

• Creating and managing your account
• Matching you with relevant job opportunities
• Submitting job applications on your behalf (with your consent)
• Enabling communication between job seekers and employers
• Processing payments for subscription services
• Providing customer support

3.2 Improving Services

• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Developing new features and functionality
• Training and improving our AI models (using aggregated, anonymized data)
• Conducting research and analytics

3.3 Communication

• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Providing job alerts and recommendations
• Marketing communications (with your consent)
• Responding to inquiries and support requests

3.4 Safety and Compliance

• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting the rights and safety of users

4. Information Sharing

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

4.1 With Employers (Job Seekers)

When you apply for a job or make your profile visible to employers, we share relevant information including:

• Your resume and profile information
• Contact information (email, phone)
• Application materials you submit

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Services:

• Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.3 Business Transfers

If JobDome is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your information.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Protect our rights or property
• Protect the safety of users or the public
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: After account deletion, we retain certain data for up to 30 days for recovery purposes, then permanently delete it
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
• Anonymized Data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

6.2 Correction

You can update or correct your information through your account settings or by contacting us.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data. Some information may be retained as required by law.

6.4 Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by:

• Clicking "unsubscribe" in marketing emails
• Updating your email preferences in account settings
• Contacting us directly

6.5 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

6.6 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals due to lack of industry standardization.

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Security Audits: Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Employee Training: Staff training on data protection practices
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents

While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

8. International Data Transfers

JobDome is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, we use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms as appropriate

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

9.1 Types of Cookies

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential	Required for basic site functionality (authentication, security)
Functional	Remember your preferences (language, theme)
Analytics	Help us understand how you use our Services
Marketing	Deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

9.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through:

• Your browser settings
• Our cookie consent banner (where applicable)
• Third-party opt-out tools (e.g., NAI opt-out, DAA opt-out)

10. Children's and Minors' Privacy

Our Services are available to users aged 15 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 15. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 15, we will promptly delete it.

Users aged 15 to 17: If you are between 15 and 17 years old, you may use our Services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Under the GDPR and similar regulations, parental or guardian consent is required for the processing of personal data of minors below the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction (16 in most EU member states, though some set it at 15). Your parent or guardian may contact us at any time to review, modify, or delete your personal information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 15 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@jobdome.co.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

11.1 Your Rights

• Right to Know: Request information about data collected, used, and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

11.2 Categories of Information

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (name, email, phone number)
• Professional information (resume, work history)
• Internet activity (usage data, browsing history)
• Geolocation data (general location)
• Commercial information (subscription history)

11.3 Do Not Sell or Share

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without your consent.

11.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@jobdome.co or call us at 1-800-JOBDOME. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract: To provide Services you've requested
• Consent: For marketing and certain optional features
• Legitimate Interests: To improve Services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

12.2 Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

12.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@jobdome.co.

12.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@jobdome.co
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@jobdome.co
• Support: support@jobdome.co
• Address: JobDome, Inc., Attn: Privacy Team, 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA