Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

JobUpdate ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Full name
• Company name
• Password (encrypted)

Job and Content Data

When you use the Service, we collect:

• Job titles and details
• Photos and captions you upload
• Comments and messages
• File attachments
• Client information (names and emails you provide)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information
• UTM parameters (marketing attribution)

Payment Information

Payment information is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details. We only store:

• Subscription status
• Billing period dates
• Stripe customer ID

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process your subscription and payments
• Send you job-related notifications (if enabled)
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Third-Party Service Providers

• Supabase: Database and authentication hosting
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Resend: Email delivery
• Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring (optional)
• Vercel: Application hosting

Clients via Share Links

When you generate a shareable link for a job, anyone with that link can view the job details, photos, and comments. You control who receives these links.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted database storage
• Private storage buckets for photos and files
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication

While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Active accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted jobs: Retained for 30 days in "Recently Deleted"
• Canceled accounts: Data retained for 90 days before permanent deletion
• Backups: Backup data may persist for up to 90 days after deletion

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data via Settings → Request Data Export
• Correction: Update your information in Settings
• Deletion: Request account deletion (contact support)
• Portability: Export your data in JSON format
• Opt-out: Disable email notifications in Settings

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication (essential)
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics and performance monitoring

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

JobUpdate is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@jobupdate.com