Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tinkerism ("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 and use our services, including our job tracking, job search, and application management features.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Use our job tracking and search features
• Upload your resume or profile information
• Subscribe to our membership plans
• Contact us for support
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (work history, education, skills, certifications)
• Resume and cover letter documents
• Job application data (companies applied to, application status, interview schedules)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Profile preferences and settings

2.2 Usage Data

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

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Search queries and filters used
• Features accessed and actions taken

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our website.

We use cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Improving website functionality

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Operate, maintain, and improve our job tracking, job search, and application management features
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, process transactions, and deliver membership benefits
• Personalization: Customize your experience, provide job recommendations, and tailor content to your preferences
• Communication: Send you updates, notifications, reminders, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our services to improve functionality and user experience
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Marketing: Send promotional communications (with your consent) about new features, services, or special offers

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify. Examples include:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Payment processing services
• Email and communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools
• Customer support platforms

4.2 Job Search Integration

When you use our job search features, we may share your search criteria and preferences with job search APIs and data providers to retrieve relevant job listings. However, we do not share your personal profile information unless you explicitly choose to apply for a job.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations).

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of 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 in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Firewall and intrusion detection systems
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure payment processing through certified providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, job boards, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
• Displaying a notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

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

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.