Privacy Policy - Land The Gig

Effective Date: 01/01/25
Last Updated: 01/06/25

Welcome to Land The Gig.

We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, services, and features (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using our Platform, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.

The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information

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

Create an account or profile
Submit a job application or resume
Sign up for newsletters or job alerts
Contact customer support
This data may include, but is not limited to:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Resume/CV and employment history
Professional credentials
Location (city, state, country)
Any other information you choose to provide

b. Usage Data

Automatically collected information includes:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages viewed, links clicked, and usage patterns
Referring website addresses
Time and date of visits

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

Recognize returning users
Personalize your experience
Analyze traffic and usage trends
Serve targeted advertisements (where applicable)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To facilitate job matching between candidates and employers.
To manage your account and job applications.
To personalize and improve your experience on our Platform.
To send job alerts, newsletters, promotional materials, and important service updates (you may opt out at any time).
To perform analytics and improve platform functionality.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure platform security.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

a. With Employers and Recruiters

When you apply for a job or make your profile public, we may share relevant application data with verified employers or recruiters.

b. With Service Providers

We engage third-party service providers to help operate our Platform, including:

Hosting providers
Analytics services
Marketing platforms
Customer support tools

These third parties are authorized to process your data only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect your information.

c. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information to law enforcement or other authorities when:

Required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
Necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Land The Gig, our users, or others.
To detect and respond to fraud, abuse, or technical issues.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We encourage users to take steps to protect their own information, such as using strong passwords and logging out after sessions.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction – Request updates or corrections to inaccurate information
Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out – Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link provided in the message
Cookie Control – Adjust cookie settings in your browser
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Platform from outside the country in which our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you via email or Platform notice.