Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Post a job listing
• Subscribe to our email alerts
• Save jobs or set up job alert preferences
• Contact us with inquiries

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (job title, employer, credentials)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Note: When you click "Apply" on a job listing, you are redirected to the employer's website. We do not collect or store resumes, cover letters, or application materials. Authentication is handled by our third-party provider (Clerk)—we do not directly store passwords.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Process job applications and employer postings
• Send you job alerts and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Improve and optimize our website and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payment processing), PostHog (analytics), Vercel (hosting), and OpenAI (job listing enrichment and classification)
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance
• Deliver relevant job recommendations and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication through Clerk with industry-standard practices
• Row-level security policies on our database
• Access controls and role-based authorization
• Secure third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe.

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@vitaljobs.icu.

AI and Automated Processing

We use artificial intelligence (OpenAI) to process and enrich job listing data that employers and sources provide. This includes classifying job types, extracting salary information, and generating structured summaries. This processing applies only to job listing content—not to your personal information, profile, or browsing activity.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Our legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations

CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: