Privacy Policy
Welcome to RemoteDevJobs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy sets out how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform.
Table of Contents
1What Data We Collect
We collect different types of data depending on whether you are a Worker or an Employer.
For Workers
- Account Information:Name, email address, password.
- Profile Information:Profile picture, headline, bio, skills, work experience, education, languages, location, and social media links.
- Application Data:Records of jobs you apply for.
For Employers
- Account Information:Name, email address, password, company name.
- Company Profile:Company logo, website, description, and location.
- Job Postings:Details of the jobs you post on our platform.
- Payment Information:We use Stripe for payment processing and do not store your credit card details directly. We store subscription status and billing history.
For All Users
- Analytics Data:We use PostHog to collect anonymized usage data to improve our services. This includes pages visited, features used, and general user behavior.
- Technical Data:IP address, browser/device type, and activity logs for security and fraud prevention.
Note: We do not actively request special categories of data (e.g. health, race, religion). However, if you voluntarily provide such information, you consent to our processing it only where necessary and lawful.
2Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is used for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Services
To create and manage your account, display your profile to potential employers (for workers), post jobs (for employers), and facilitate job applications.
To Improve Our Platform
We use analytics data to understand how our platform is used and to make improvements.
To Communicate With You
To send you important information about your account, job applications, and (with your consent) marketing communications.
To Process Payments
To handle subscriptions and payments for our services.
To Comply with Legal Obligations
Such as tax, accounting, or fraud prevention requirements.
3Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following GDPR legal bases, mapped to our processing activities:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Creating and managing your user account | Performance of a Contract |
| Processing job applications | Performance of a Contract |
| Processing payments and subscriptions | Performance of a Contract |
| Sending transactional emails (e.g., password resets, application updates) | Performance of a Contract |
| Using analytics to improve our platform | Legitimate Interest |
| Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud | Legitimate Interest |
| Sending marketing communications | Consent |
| Using non-essential cookies for analytics and tracking | Consent |
| Complying with tax and financial regulations | Legal Obligation |
5Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services (all GDPR-compliant):
Stripe
For payment processing
PostHog
For analytics
Supabase
For database and authentication services
Resend
For transactional email delivery
6Data Retention
We retain your data for the following periods:
Worker Profiles
Deleted after 24 months of inactivity.
Job Applications
Deleted after 24 months.
Employer Accounts
Retained for 5 years for financial and legal compliance.
Payment Records
Retained for as long as required by tax law.
After these periods, your data is securely deleted or anonymized unless required otherwise by law.
7Your Data Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restriction
Request we limit how your data is processed.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing (including product feedback outreach).
Right to Portability
Receive a machine-readable copy of your data.
You may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at remotedevjobs.eu@gmail.com.
8Data Security
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption, access control, monitoring) to protect your data. Candidate profiles are visible only to verified employers with active subscriptions.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay. This notification will describe the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, and the measures we have taken to address it. We will also notify the relevant data protection authority as required by law.
9International Data Transfers
Data Storage & Transfers
Our data is primarily stored in the EU. Some service providers may process data outside the EU/UK.
In such cases, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected.
10Children's Data
Not for Individuals Under 18
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.
11Changes to This Privacy Policy
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or via the platform.
12Contact Us
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we're here to help.
Contact Us at remotedevjobs.eu@gmail.com13Product Feedback Communications
We may contact you occasionally to request feedback, run satisfaction surveys, or ask about your experience using RemoteDevJobs. We use this information to improve our product and support.
Legal Basis
These communications are based on our legitimate interests in improving our services (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)). You can object to this processing at any time (see “Your Data Rights”).
Opt-Out
You can opt out of product feedback emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by updating your notification preferences in your account. Opting out will not affect essential account or transactional messages.
Marketing vs. Product Feedback
Promotional and marketing communications are sent only with your consent. Product feedback and satisfaction surveys are distinct from marketing and may be sent without consent under legitimate interests, subject to your right to object.