Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 29, 2024

Welcome to The Trades Board! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thetradesboard.com and use our services.

By using The Trades Board, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, post a job, or apply to jobs, we collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Resume and work history
• Skills, certifications, and qualifications
• Job preferences (location, job type, salary expectations)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor)
• Company information (for employers)

 

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of your visit
• Device information

 

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

For Job Seekers:

• Create and manage your account
• Match you with relevant job opportunities
• Send job alerts and notifications
• Process your job applications
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our job matching algorithms

 

For Employers:

• Create and manage your account
• Post and manage job listings
• Process payments
• Connect you with qualified candidates
• Send notifications about applications
• Provide customer support
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

 

General Uses:

• Operate and maintain our website
• Improve our services and user experience
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Respond to your inquiries and requests

 

3. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

A. With Your Consent

• Job seekers: Your resume and profile may be shared with employers when you apply to jobs
• Employers: Your job postings are publicly visible on our website

 

B. Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Email service providers (for newsletters and notifications)
• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Customer support tools

These providers have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

 

D. Business Transfers

If The Trades Board is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

 

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Active accounts: Information retained while account is active
• Closed accounts: Information deleted within 90 days of account closure
• Job postings: Removed 30 days after expiration
• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Payment records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hello@thetradesboard.com.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@thetradesboard.com.

California Residents: You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

European Residents: You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password storage (hashed and salted)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., employer websites, job application portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

The Trades Board is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

 

9. Job Listing Data

Important Note About Job Listings:

Job listings on The Trades Board are sourced from publicly available job postings and third-party sources. We aggregate this information to provide a comprehensive job search experience.

• We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of third-party job postings
• Employers are responsible for the accuracy of their own job postings
• We remove outdated or expired job listings regularly
• Job seekers should verify all details directly with employers

 

10. Email Communications

We send the following types of emails:

Transactional Emails (cannot be unsubscribed):

• Account creation confirmations
• Password reset requests
• Job application confirmations
• Payment receipts
• Critical account notifications

Marketing Emails (can unsubscribe):

• Job alerts and recommendations
• The Trade Brief newsletter
• Product updates and new features
• Special offers and promotions

 

To unsubscribe from marketing emails, click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email or contact hello@thetradesboard.com.

 

11. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions)

Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Targeting Cookies: Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Disabling cookies may limit some website features.

 

12. International Data Transfers

The Trades Board is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page
• We will notify you via email (for significant changes)
• Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

 

14. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@thetradesboard.com

Website: thetradesboard.com/contact

Mailing Address: 1 Sir Aaron Court, Chico, CA 95928

For data subject requests (access, deletion, etc.), please email hello@thetradesboard.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

 

15. Compliance

The Trades Board complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – for European users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – for California residents
• CAN-SPAM Act – for email communications
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) – for payment processing