Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Profile information (headline, bio, skills, experience)
• Education and employment history
• Government ID (for identity verification)
• Profile photo
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our platform:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and actions you take
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Specifically, we use:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect employers with job seekers
• Process subscription payments
• Verify your identity and skills
• Send you notifications and updates
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Between Employers and Job Seekers

When you apply for a job or post a job, relevant information is shared between employers and job seekers to facilitate the hiring process.

4.2 Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us:

4.3 Advertising Partners

We share pseudonymized identifiers (such as hashed email addresses) with Google, LinkedIn, and Meta to show you relevant ads, create lookalike audiences, measure campaign effectiveness, and retarget visitors. We do not share your personal contact information directly with advertisers.

4.4 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL/TLS encryption, encrypted storage for sensitive data, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and targeted advertising
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@viectech.com.

7.1 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can also opt out of specific tracking:

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Meta, Google, and Microsoft are headquartered. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• 📧 privacy@viectech.com
• 📍 Address: ViecTech, 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
• 📞 Phone: 512.710.8011

13. GDPR Compliance (for EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing (including for direct marketing purposes)
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our EU Representative at gdpr@viectech.com.

14. CCPA Compliance (for California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
• Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@viectech.com.

15. Cookie Consent

By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.