Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2024

JobDog ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our waitlist signup service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Email Addresses

When you sign up for our waitlist, we collect:

Email address: To notify you when JobDog launches
Timestamp: When you signed up
Source: That you signed up via our holding page

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

Browser type and version
Device information
IP address (not stored, used only for security)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your email address solely to:

Notify you when JobDog launches
Send you important updates about the service
Respond to your inquiries (if you contact us)

We will NOT:

Sell your email address to third parties
Send you spam or unrelated marketing emails
Share your information without your consent (except as required by law)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where Your Data is Stored

Your email address is securely stored using:

Firebase/Google Cloud Platform - Google's secure cloud infrastructure
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Only authorized personnel have access to the database

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Firestore security rules to prevent unauthorized access
Regular security audits and monitoring

4. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

4.1 Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 Right to Rectification

You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

4.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request that we delete your email address from our waitlist at any time.

4.4 Right to Object

You can object to us processing your data and ask us to stop.

4.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a machine-readable format.

4.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@jobdog.app

5. Data Retention

We will retain your email address until:

JobDog officially launches, OR
You request deletion, OR
12 months from signup if the service has not launched

After this period, your data will be permanently deleted unless you have opted to continue receiving updates.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our holding page uses minimal cookies:

localStorage: To remember your dark mode preference (stored locally in your browser)
No tracking cookies: We do not use analytics or advertising cookies at this time

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Firebase/Google Cloud

We use Firebase (owned by Google) to store email addresses. Google's privacy policy applies to their services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.2 Netlify

This website is hosted on Netlify. Netlify's privacy policy: https://www.netlify.com/privacy/

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/EU where Firebase servers are located. Google Cloud ensures appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email:privacy@jobdog.app
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your email address based on:

Consent: By submitting your email, you consent to us contacting you about JobDog
Legitimate Interest: To provide you with the service you requested (launch notification)

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Supervisory Authority: If you are in the UK/EU and have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/

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