Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gaddr Jobs ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Data: name, email address, password, role (Business Owner or Freelancer).
• Profile Data: biography, skills, experience, education, portfolio links, location, availability, resume uploads.
• Transactional Data: job postings, applications, cover letters, screening answers, messages.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To facilitate job postings, applications, and communications.
• To send notifications and emails you have opted into.
• To improve our platform and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Neon (PostgreSQL), Upstash (Redis), Cloudinary (file storage), MailerSend (email delivery).
• Other Users: Business owners see applicant profiles; freelancers see opportunity details.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@gaddr.com.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies may be used to improve our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified through the platform or via email.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@gaddr.com.