Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use Forager, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile photo
• Profile Data: Resume, work experience, education, skills, and career preferences
• Application Data: Job applications, saved jobs, and application status
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform and customer support interactions

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and feature usage
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Our Services: Enable job searching, applications, and profile management
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Personalization: Recommend relevant jobs and content based on your preferences
• Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and marketing communications (with consent)
• Security: Protect against fraud, spam, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Employers

When you apply for a job, we share your application materials (resume, cover letter, profile information) with the relevant employer.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Email and communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools
• Payment processing services (for employers)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements for our team
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
• Secure Infrastructure: We use secure cloud providers with SOC 2 compliance

While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: View and download your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your profile and account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, you can:

• Log into your account and update your settings
• Contact our support team at [email protected]
• Use the data export tools in your dashboard

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Enable security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 3+ years may be deleted
• Application Data: Job application records retained for 7 years for legal compliance
• Communication Records: Customer support interactions retained for 2 years

8. International Data Transfers

Forager operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes (such as Privacy Shield successors)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email for significant changes
• Post a notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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