Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to referry. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at referry.io ("Platform").

By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you subscribe to our email alerts, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your job subscription preferences (skill tags, job types, notification frequency)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited and links clicked
• Date and time of your visits
• Referring website addresses

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we don't collect:

• We do not collect your name, phone number, or physical address
• We do not collect your resume, CV, or work history
• We do not track your activities on third-party job platforms after you leave our site
• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Email Notifications: To send you personalized job alerts based on your subscription preferences
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our job aggregation, translation, and recommendation features
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Analytics: To generate anonymized statistics about platform usage and job trends
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., email delivery services, database hosting providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
• Business Transfers: If referry 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 such change.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Your data is stored in secure databases hosted by Cloudflare (D1) with encryption at rest and in transit
• We use industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can update your subscription preferences at any time through the link in our emails
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at support@referry.io
• Unsubscribe: You can opt out of email notifications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email
• Data Portability: You can request a machine-readable copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@referry.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality (e.g., maintaining your session)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our platform (e.g., page views, click patterns)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language selection)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Platform.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Platform contains links to third-party job platforms. When you click on these links, you leave our Platform and are subject to the privacy policies of those external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

referry is a global platform. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and European Union. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: support@referry.io
• Website: referry.io