Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 4, 2025

Found Role ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our job board platform, website, services, and tools (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using Found Role, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other regional privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other relevant details.
• Job Application Information: If you apply for a job, we may collect your resume, cover letter, contact details, and any other information you include in your application.
• Employer Information: Employers may provide company details, job postings, and contact information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device and Usage Data: We collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our platform.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant advertisements.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may collect information from third-party sources, such as:

• Social media platforms if you connect your account.
• Background check services (for employers using such features).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Services.
• To facilitate job searches and applications.
• To communicate with you about account updates, job alerts, and promotional offers.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve website performance.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Employers

• If you apply for a job, your application details will be shared with the employer.

3.2 Service Providers

• We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our Services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services).

3.3 Legal Obligations

• We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3.4 Business Transfers

• If Found Role is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland:

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookies and data processing at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

4.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident:

• Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information. However, you can opt out of marketing communications and analytics cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

4.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). To manage your cookie preferences, please visit our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations. When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content. Cookies help us:

• Recognize you when you visit the website
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our Services and improve performance
• Provide personalized job recommendations based on your interests

We use both necessary cookies (required for the website to function) and analytics cookies (to understand user behavior). Our analytics services include Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity, which are configured to protect user privacy. Google Analytics 4 automatically anonymizes IP addresses and does not store personal IP data.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, how to manage your cookie preferences, and your rights under GDPR, please read our Cookie Policy.

You can manage or disable analytics cookies through your browser settings or opt out of tracking through industry-standard opt-out tools, such as YourAdChoices or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Third-Party Links

Found Role may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Children's Privacy

Found Role is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by law in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access Found Role from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted on our platform, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Found Role
[email protected]