Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Top Jobs ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate aitopjobs.com (the "Platform"), an AI/ML specialized job board connecting job seekers with employers in the artificial intelligence and machine learning industry.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 5 below
• Analytics Data: How you interact with our Platform, search queries, job views, application patterns

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Authentication: If you sign up using Google, LinkedIn, or GitHub, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services
• Payment Information: Stripe processes payments and shares transaction data with us (but not your full credit card details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Services

• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable job posting and application functionality
• Match job seekers with relevant opportunities
• Process payments for job postings
• Send transactional emails (confirmations, notifications, password resets)

3.2 To Improve Our Platform

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research and analytics
• Debug and fix technical issues

3.3 To Communicate With You

• Send job alerts and notifications based on your preferences
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Notify you of important updates or changes to our services

3.4 For Security and Legal Compliance

• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations and requests from law enforcement
• Protect our rights and property

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Job Applications

When you apply for a job, we share your application information (name, contact details, resume, portfolio links, cover letter) with the employer who posted that job.

4.2 Public Profile Information

Your public profile (if you choose to make it public) may be visible to employers, including your name, AI focus, skills, and portfolio links. You can control what information is public in your account settings.

4.3 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Hosting: Cloud infrastructure providers (Vercel, Supabase)
• Payment Processing: Stripe for handling payments
• Email Services: Resend for transactional emails
• Analytics: Usage analytics and monitoring

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Respond to emergency situations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Platform. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings (block all cookies or third-party cookies)
• Our cookie consent banner (opt out of non-essential cookies)
• Privacy tools like Do Not Track

Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit Platform functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Access and Portability

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Export your data in a portable format (JSON or CSV)

6.2 Correction

• Update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings
• Contact us to correct information you cannot edit yourself

6.3 Deletion

• Delete your account and associated data at any time
• Request deletion of specific information

6.4 To Exercise Your Rights

Email us at privacy@aitopjobs.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
• Access controls and authentication

Note: No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Platform
• For significant changes, we may require you to re-consent

Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices: