Dude, Get a Job! Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
Dude Get a Job Inc. (“Dude, Get a Job!”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (“Website”) and web application (“Web App”). Please read this policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information
- Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and resume data uploaded through our Web App.
- Data collected when signing up for marketing communications.
- Technical Information
- Website: Data collected via cookies, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data through Google Analytics.
- Web App: Session data stored through cookies for login and authentication purposes.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly From You: When you create an account, upload resumes, or subscribe to our mailing list.
- Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies on our Website and Web App to improve your experience and provide secure access.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Analyze and optimize resumes using our AI tools (provided by OpenAI).
- Authenticate users and manage sessions on our Web App.
- Communicate with you, including sending marketing emails through SendGrid.
- Analyze Website usage through Google Analytics to improve our services.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
4. How We Share Your Information
Your information is shared with third-party service providers only as needed to provide our services:
- OpenAI: For resume analysis and optimization.
- SendGrid: For email communications.
- AWS: For secure hosting of our Web App and data.
- Google Analytics: For tracking and analyzing website usage.
- PostHog: For tracking and analyzing website usage.
- Meta: For tracking and analyzing website usage.
- LinkedIn: For tracking and analyzing website usage.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
- Resume and account data will be retained for up to 2 years from your last activity.
- Emails collected for marketing purposes will be retained until you unsubscribe.
- Technical and analytical data may be retained as needed to improve services.
- Data may be deleted earlier upon user request unless required by legal obligations.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
- Secure access controls to systems and data.
- Continuous monitoring of our systems for potential vulnerabilities.
7. User Rights
If you are located in the EU or certain jurisdictions, you have rights under GDPR, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
To exercise your rights, please contact us here.
8. Cookies and Tracking
- Website: Cookies are used for analytics (Google Analytics) and essential functionality.
- Web App: Session cookies are used to manage logins and secure your account.
For details on managing cookies, refer to your browser’s settings.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to servers located in the United States for processing. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure compliance with GDPR through appropriate data protection safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, contact us here.