Privacy Policy

Introduction

BTC.jobs ("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 use our job board platform at btc.jobs. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and any display name you choose to provide. We require a valid @btc.email address to post jobs on our platform.

Job Posting Information

When you post a job, we collect the job title, URL (if provided), and text description. This information is publicly displayed on our platform once payment is confirmed.

Payment Information

We process payments via the Lightning Network through Voltage. We do not store payment card information. We record payment amounts, invoice IDs, and payment status for accounting and verification purposes.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and actions taken. This helps us improve our service.

Technical Data

We collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and access times. This information is used for security, analytics, and service improvement.

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our job board platform
• Authentication: To verify your identity and manage your account
• Payment Processing: To process Lightning Network payments for job postings
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications and updates
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

Job postings (title, URL, text) are publicly visible on our platform once payment is confirmed. Your email address is not displayed publicly.

Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services (see Sub-processors page)
• Voltage: Lightning Network payment processing (see Sub-processors page)
• Vercel: Hosting and content delivery (see Sub-processors page)

Shared Infrastructure

BTC.jobs shares authentication infrastructure with BTC.email and other applications in our network. Your authentication data may be accessible across these platforms for seamless user experience.

Legal Requirements

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

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure authentication via Supabase Auth
• Row-level security policies in our database
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

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

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information through your profile page
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Job postings remain publicly visible unless deleted by you (for unpaid drafts) or by us (for policy violations). Account information is retained until account deletion is requested.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, authenticate users, and analyze platform usage. We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our service is 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.

International Users

Our platform is accessible worldwide. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to servers located in various jurisdictions, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

• Email: Contact through BTC.email support channels
• Website: btc.jobs