Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

San Diego Food Jobs ("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 sdfoodjobs.com (the "Site") and use our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Email address (when subscribing to job alerts or creating an account)
• Full name and contact information
• Resume and employment history
• Professional qualifications and skills
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our Site
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system and platform information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our job board services
• To send job alerts and notifications you have requested
• To facilitate connections between job seekers and employers
• To improve our Site and services
• To communicate with you about our services
• To ensure the security and integrity of our Site
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

When you apply for a job through our Site, we may share your application information with the relevant employer, but only with your explicit consent.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, such as:

• Email service providers (for job alerts)
• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics services
• Payment processors (for paid services)

These service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

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

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected about you
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and notify you of any material changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Information

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

13. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed at the top of this page and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.