Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 6, 2025
Welcome to Vitamin Job
Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website. By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy rights while providing our services supported by advertising.
Eligibility
• Our website is not intended for users under the age of 16
• During registration, users must confirm they are at least 16 years old through a required checkbox
• We do not knowingly collect or store data from users under 16
• If we discover we have collected data from a user under 16, we will promptly delete it
Information We Collect
Mandatory Information:
• Email Address:
- Used for account login and authentication
- Ensures account uniqueness
- Required for account-related notifications
• Password:
- Stored securely using industry-standard hashing algorithms
- Never stored in plaintext
- Protected with secure HTTP-only cookies
• Phone Number:
- Currently collected but not in active use
- Planned for future account recovery via SMS/WhatsApp
- Stored with encryption
Optional Information:
• Physical Address:
- Stored for future personalization features
- Not currently in active use
- Can be updated or removed anytime
• Niche Preferences:
- Select up to three professional niches
- Used for job recommendations if opted in
- Can be modified or removed through dashboard
Technical & Advertising Data:
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Session information
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Anonymous usage statistics
• IP address (for geographic targeting)
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Ad interaction data
• Browser cookies and similar technologies
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense and its certified vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Show personalized ads based on:
- Your previous visits to our site
- Your interests and online behavior
- Geographic location
- Browser and device information
• Measure and improve ad performance:
- Track ad impressions and clicks
- Analyze user interactions
- Optimize ad delivery
• Ensure quality and security:
- Prevent repetitive ads
- Combat fraud and abuse
- Verify proper ad display
You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Ad Personalization Controls:
• Opt out via Google Ad Settings (https://adssettings.google.com)
• Use Network Advertising Initiative opt-out (http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/)
• Adjust your browser's cookie settings
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser
How We Use Your Information
Authentication and Security:
• Email address for account authentication
• Password for secure access
• Session management and security
Account Features:
• Phone number reserved for future account recovery
• Address stored for future personalization
• Niche preferences for job recommendations
User Experience:
• Theme preferences for personalized display
• Anonymous analytics to improve website performance
• Session data for security and functionality
Advertising:
• Deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Improve ad targeting and performance
• Ensure compliance with advertising policies
Communication:
• Account-related notifications
• Optional job recommendations based on niches
• Important updates about our service
User Rights
Access Rights:
• View all stored personal data through dashboard
• Export personal data in a machine-readable format
• Request detailed information about data usage
Update Rights:
• Modify personal information through dashboard
• Update preferences and settings
• Change niche selections
• Email address cannot be modified (core identifier)
Delete Rights:
• Permanent account deletion through dashboard
• Immediate removal of all associated data
• No recovery option after deletion
• Option to delete specific data points while maintaining account
Control Rights:
• Manage cookie preferences
• Control email notifications
• Opt out of analytics
• Modify theme preferences
• Control ad personalization through Google Ad Settings
Data Retention Policy
Active Accounts:
• Data retained as long as account remains active
• Regular reviews of stored data relevance
• Option to manually delete specific data points
Deleted Accounts:
• Immediate permanent deletion of all user data
• No backup retention of deleted account data
• Complete removal from all systems
Technical & Advertising Data:
• Analytics data retained for max 26 months
• Session data deleted after session ends
• Advertising cookies per Google AdSense policies
• Cookies expire based on their specific purpose
Future Implementations:
• If backups are implemented, deleted data will be removed within 30 days
• Regular data cleanup processes
• Automated data minimization procedures
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Data Sharing Policy:
• We do not sell user data
• Limited sharing with essential service providers
• Data shared with Google for advertising purposes
Third-Party Services:
• Google AdSense:
- Provides advertising services
- Uses cookies for ad personalization
- Has independent privacy policy
• Google Analytics with privacy-focused configuration:
- IP anonymization enabled
- Limited data retention
- Strict cookie controls
Data Processing:
• All processing occurs on secure servers
• External processors limited to essential services
• Strict data access controls
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries:
• Use our feedback form
• Email our privacy team
• Response within 48 business hours
• Official support channels listed in footer
For urgent concerns:
• Dedicated privacy contact form
• Priority response for data-related issues
• Clear escalation process
• Documentation requirements
For advertising-related inquiries:
• Visit Google Ad Settings for personalization controls
• Use our feedback form for general ad questions
• Report inappropriate ads through Google AdSense