Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, post a job listing, apply for a job, or contact us for support.

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password
• Profile Information: Work experience, education, skills, location, and resume
• Job Information: Job postings, applications, and related communications
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process job applications and facilitate employer-applicant connections
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure payment processing through Stripe
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain 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
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@mudandboots.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

We use Stripe for payment processing. Please review Stripe's privacy policy for information about how they handle your payment data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Information

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