Effective Date: February 4, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Layoff.club ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit, register on, or use our website (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you use our Site. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, password, and other identifiers you provide during registration or account creation.
- Profile Information: Job title, employment history, skills, and other details you add to your profile.
- Usage Information: Data about how you interact with our Site, such as pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and other technical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases on our Site, we collect payment details such as credit card information, billing address, and transaction history.
- Communications Information: Messages, posts, comments, and other content you share on the Site or send to other users.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- To personalize your experience and deliver content tailored to your interests.
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.
- To process transactions and send transaction notifications.
- To respond to your inquiries, requests, and customer support needs.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or other harmful activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To conduct research and analysis to improve our services and user experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Layoff.club, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our Site. Your continued use of the Site after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: India