Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FooBar Dev ("we," "our," or "us") operates LaravelRemote.com (the "Platform"), a job board connecting remote Laravel developers with employers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

By using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described, please do not use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, role (developer, HR, admin)
• Profile Information: Professional profile, CV/resume, photo, skills, work experience, portfolio links
• Company Information: Company name, logo, description, website, location (for HR users)
• Job Postings: Job title, description, requirements, salary range, location preferences
• Applications: Cover letters, answers to custom questions, application status
• Payment Information: Billing details, payment method (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communication: Messages sent through the Platform, support requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, search queries
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Location Data: General location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Platform Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users
• Job Matching: To connect developers with relevant job opportunities and employers with qualified candidates
• Communication: To send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Payment Processing: To process payments for job postings and upgrades
• Analytics: To analyze Platform usage, improve user experience, and develop new features
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: To fulfill our contract with you (providing Platform services)
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our Platform, prevent fraud, ensure security
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Public Information

• Developer profiles (name, skills, experience) are visible to employers when you apply
• Job postings are publicly visible on the Platform
• Company information is displayed with job postings

5.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing (Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, Creem)
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure
• Email delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request information about categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

7. CCPA Disclosures

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Personal information categories (profile data, employment history)
• Commercial information (payment history, transaction records)
• Internet activity (browsing history, search queries)
• Geolocation data (general location from IP)

Business Purposes: Service delivery, security, analytics, legal compliance, customer support

Third-Party Sharing: We share information with service providers (payment processors, hosting providers) for business purposes only. We do not sell personal information.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Authenticate users and maintain sessions
• Remember preferences (theme, language)
• Analyze Platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit Platform functionality.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for transfers from the EEA, to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Children's Privacy

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

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: