This Privacy Policy describes how Waterloo Works ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: If you sign in, we may receive your name, email address, and basic profile details from your identity provider (for example, Google Sign-In).
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, such as pages visited, actions taken, and system events. We may use analytics tools to help us understand usage and improve performance.
• Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure engagement.
• Content You Provide: If you post or upload content (for example, job listings or a resume), we process that content to operate the Service.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Authenticate users and secure accounts.
• Personalize features and content.
• Monitor performance and analyze usage.
• Communicate with you about updates and support.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.

3. Legal Bases

Where applicable, our legal bases include your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing the Service.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Service (for example, hosting, authentication, analytics), to comply with law, or in connection with a business transfer. We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate and essential purposes such as maintaining security, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and your account activity.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your account information.
• Opt out of non-essential analytics where offered.
• Manage cookies through your browser settings.
• Contact us to exercise additional rights available in your region.

7. International Transfers

We may process and store information in countries other than where you live. When we transfer personal data internationally, we take appropriate measures to protect it under applicable laws.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at contact@waterloo.works.