**1. Hello! Your Privacy Matters**
We care about your privacy. This explains:
* What info we collect and how we get it
* How we use, keep, and share that info
* What you can do with your data
* How we protect your data and how long we keep it around.
This applies no matter where you are when you use our stuff.
**2. What Info We Collect**
We get info in a few ways:
a. **Info You Give Us Directly:**
* Your name, email, phone number, address
* Your username, password, and interests
* Your billing address and payment details (we keep these safe)
* What you say when you give us feedback, answer a survey, or contact us
* Your job history if you apply to work with us
b. **Info We Get Automatically:**
* Details about your device and browser (like your IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID)
* How you use our services (what pages you visit, what you click, how long you stay)
* Your location (if you let us access it)
* Cookies and similar tech
c. **Info from Other Companies:**
* Social media sign-in services
* Advertising and analytics partners
* Other partners and public sources
**3. How We Use Your Info**
We use your info to:
* Keep things running smoothly and help you when you need it
* Improve our services and make them more personal for you
* Send you updates, account emails, alerts, and marketing stuff (if you've said it's okay)
* Process payments
* Keep things secure and prevent anything dodgy
* Follow the law
* Help our business grow (like with research and new products)
**4. Who We Share Your Info With**
We only share when it's necessary:
* Companies that help us with hosting, payments, analytics, emails, and support.
* Our other offices, to make everything run better.
* If we merge with another company or get bought out
* If the law says we have to, or to protect ourselves or others
* If you give us permission
We don't sell your personal info to anyone.
**5. Cookies**
Cookies help us remember you and your settings, and see what's working well. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Turning them off might stop some things from working properly.
**6. How Long We Keep Your Data**
We only keep your data as long as we need it for the reasons here, or if the law requires it. How long depends on the type of data and what the law says.
**7. Keeping Your Data Safe**
We use security stuff like encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular checks. No online system is perfectly secure, so be aware there's always a small level of risk when you use online services.
**8. Where Your Info Might Go**
Your info might be sent to other countries, perhaps the US. We use legal protections when we need to.
**9. Your Rights**
Depending on where you live, you might have the right to:
* See your data and get a copy
* Correct any mistakes
* Delete your data
* Limit how we use your data
* Tell us to stop using your data or sending you marketing
* Say no to targeted ads
**10. California and Other US State Rights**
Under California law (and similar laws in other states), you can:
* Ask us what info we collect
* Ask us to delete your info
* Tell us not to share or sell your info
* Have someone else make these requests for you
We won't treat you any differently if you use these rights.
**11. Europe and UK Rights**
Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, you have the rights mentioned above. We process your data based on your permission, contracts, legal requirements, and our business needs.
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at \[DPO email] or complain to your local data protection authority.
**12. Kids' Privacy**
Our services are not for kids under 13. We don't knowingly collect their info. If we find out we have any of their data, we'll delete it right away.
**13. Links to Other Sites**
We might link to other websites or services. We're not in charge of their privacy policies, so make sure you check them out.
**14. Changes to This Policy**
We might update this policy sometimes because of legal or business stuff. We'll let you know on our website or directly. If you keep using our services after we make changes, that means you're okay with the new policy.
We care about your privacy. This explains:
* What info we collect and how we get it
* How we use, keep, and share that info
* What you can do with your data
* How we protect your data and how long we keep it around.
This applies no matter where you are when you use our stuff.
**2. What Info We Collect**
We get info in a few ways:
a. **Info You Give Us Directly:**
* Your name, email, phone number, address
* Your username, password, and interests
* Your billing address and payment details (we keep these safe)
* What you say when you give us feedback, answer a survey, or contact us
* Your job history if you apply to work with us
b. **Info We Get Automatically:**
* Details about your device and browser (like your IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID)
* How you use our services (what pages you visit, what you click, how long you stay)
* Your location (if you let us access it)
* Cookies and similar tech
c. **Info from Other Companies:**
* Social media sign-in services
* Advertising and analytics partners
* Other partners and public sources
**3. How We Use Your Info**
We use your info to:
* Keep things running smoothly and help you when you need it
* Improve our services and make them more personal for you
* Send you updates, account emails, alerts, and marketing stuff (if you've said it's okay)
* Process payments
* Keep things secure and prevent anything dodgy
* Follow the law
* Help our business grow (like with research and new products)
**4. Who We Share Your Info With**
We only share when it's necessary:
* Companies that help us with hosting, payments, analytics, emails, and support.
* Our other offices, to make everything run better.
* If we merge with another company or get bought out
* If the law says we have to, or to protect ourselves or others
* If you give us permission
We don't sell your personal info to anyone.
**5. Cookies**
Cookies help us remember you and your settings, and see what's working well. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Turning them off might stop some things from working properly.
**6. How Long We Keep Your Data**
We only keep your data as long as we need it for the reasons here, or if the law requires it. How long depends on the type of data and what the law says.
**7. Keeping Your Data Safe**
We use security stuff like encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular checks. No online system is perfectly secure, so be aware there's always a small level of risk when you use online services.
**8. Where Your Info Might Go**
Your info might be sent to other countries, perhaps the US. We use legal protections when we need to.
**9. Your Rights**
Depending on where you live, you might have the right to:
* See your data and get a copy
* Correct any mistakes
* Delete your data
* Limit how we use your data
* Tell us to stop using your data or sending you marketing
* Say no to targeted ads
**10. California and Other US State Rights**
Under California law (and similar laws in other states), you can:
* Ask us what info we collect
* Ask us to delete your info
* Tell us not to share or sell your info
* Have someone else make these requests for you
We won't treat you any differently if you use these rights.
**11. Europe and UK Rights**
Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, you have the rights mentioned above. We process your data based on your permission, contracts, legal requirements, and our business needs.
You can contact our Data Protection Officer at \[DPO email] or complain to your local data protection authority.
**12. Kids' Privacy**
Our services are not for kids under 13. We don't knowingly collect their info. If we find out we have any of their data, we'll delete it right away.
**13. Links to Other Sites**
We might link to other websites or services. We're not in charge of their privacy policies, so make sure you check them out.
**14. Changes to This Policy**
We might update this policy sometimes because of legal or business stuff. We'll let you know on our website or directly. If you keep using our services after we make changes, that means you're okay with the new policy.