This Privacy Policy describes how Venture Capital Careers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website (the “Site”).
1. Information we collect
Information you provide directly:
Account information such as your name, email address, and password when you create an account
Profile information including your resume, work experience, education, and skills
Job posting information if you are an employer, including company name, job descriptions, and contact details
Job alert subscriptions including your email address and search preferences
Communications you send to us, including support requests and feedback
Information collected automatically:
Log data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
Device information including device type and unique device identifiers
Cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how you use the Site
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve the Site
Process job applications and connect job seekers with employers
Send you relevant job alerts and notifications you have opted into
Communicate with you about your account and respond to your inquiries
Analyze usage trends and improve the user experience
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
Comply with legal obligations
3. How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With employers: When you apply to a job, your application information is shared with the posting employer
Service providers: We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, including hosting, analytics, and email delivery
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
With your consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Data retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
Data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on this Site.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a revised effective date.