Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SvelteCareers, operated by Velocity Ventures B.V., dba/ SvelteCareers. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. By using our site, you agree to this policy.

2. Data Collection

Types of Data Collected:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, job history, profile details.
  • Usage Information: IP address, device details, browser type, and how you interact with our services.
  • Payment Information: Credit card and billing details, via third-party payment processors.

How We Collect Data:

  • Directly from You: When you create a developer or company account, post a job, or update your profile.
  • Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you use our site.
  • Third Parties: From partners and service providers.

3. Use of Data

Purpose:

  • Service Provision: To provide, improve, and personalize our services.
  • Communication: To send updates, notifications, and alerts related to our services.
  • Security: To ensure the safety and security of our services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), every processing of personal data must be justified by a legal basis. Below are the legal bases we rely on and the corresponding purposes for which personal data is processed:

4.1 Contractual Necessity:

Purpose: To enter into or perform a contract with you.

Processing Activities:

  • Providing access to our services.
  • Managing your account and profile.
  • Processing payments and billing.
  • Customer support and communication regarding account status or service issues.

4.2 Consent:

Purpose: When you give clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose.

Processing Activities:

  • Newsletters and promotional emails (only if you opt-in).
  • Cookies and other tracking technologies (where required by law).

4.3 Legitimate Interests:

Purpose: For purposes which are necessary for the interests of our business or a third party, provided these are not overridden by your interests or rights.

Processing Activities:

  • Improving and personalizing our services.
  • Collecting feedback and conducting surveys.
  • Analyzing usage and performance of our site.
  • Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

4.4 Compliance with Legal Obligations:

Purpose: To comply with a legal obligation.

Processing Activities:

  • Compliance with tax and accounting laws.
  • Responding to legal requests and government inquiries.
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

4.5 Protection of Vital Interests:

Purpose: When processing is necessary to protect someone’s life.

Processing Activities:

  • For situations where data processing is crucial to safeguard an individual’s vital interests.

4.6 Public Task:

Purpose: When processing is necessary for us to perform a task in the public interest or for official functions.

Processing Activities:

  • This basis is generally not applicable to our services.

5. Data Sharing

We share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Such as Sanity, MailerLite, MailerSend, Vercel, Stripe, and others for services including hosting, data storage, and email services.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active and for one year after account termination. Additionally, certain data may be retained longer to fulfill legal obligations. We may retain anonymized data for longer for internal business purposes.

8. Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restrict: Limit data processing.
  • Port: Transfer your data to another service.
  • Object: Object to data processing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.

9. Cookies and Tracking Scripts

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and customize your experience.

Types of Cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site operation.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the site.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember choices to enhance your experience.
  • Targeting Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising.

Tracking Scripts: We also use tracking scripts like pixel tags and JavaScript to automatically collect information about your usage of our services. This helps us analyze performance, improve our services, and personalize content.

Managing Cookies and Tracking Scripts:

  • Browser Settings: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
  • Opt-Out Mechanisms: Use industry-standard opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative to manage preferences.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure compliance with data protection laws.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated and posted on our site.

13. Shine the Light Disclosure

Under California's "Shine the Light" law, residents have the right to request information about personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. SvelteCareers does not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact us at team (at) sveltecareers (dot) com.

15. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of The Netherlands.