Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Account preferences and settings

Search Data

• Search queries you perform
• Search timestamps and frequency
• Search results interactions (optional)

Payment Information

• Payment transactions are processed by Pesapal
• We store only transaction IDs and status
• No credit card or banking details are stored on our servers

Technical Information

• IP address and browser information
• Usage patterns and performance data
• Error logs for troubleshooting

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Authenticate your account and provide search services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve search quality
• Monitor system performance and fix issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

Optional Features

• Save search history (weekly/monthly subscribers only)
• Provide personalized job recommendations
• Send marketing communications (with consent)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers

• Pesapal: Payment processing (Kenya)
• Google: Search API services
• HostAfrica: Hosting and infrastructure
• Email service: Transactional emails

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by Kenyan law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety and security

4. Data Security

Technical Safeguards

• 256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Secure hosting infrastructure in Kenya

Access Controls

• Limited employee access to personal data
• Multi-factor authentication for admin accounts
• Regular access reviews and audits

5. Your Rights and Controls

Account Management

• Access: View your account information in the dashboard
• Update: Modify your preferences and settings
• Download: Export your data in CSV format
• Delete: Permanently delete your account and all data

Search History

• View recent searches (subscription plans only)
• Clear individual or all search history
• Opt-out of search data collection

Marketing Communications

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
• Manage communication preferences in settings
• Transactional emails cannot be disabled

6. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Account Information	Until account deletion	Service provision
Search History	90 days (free users) Until deletion (paid users)	Feature provision
Payment Records	7 years	Legal compliance
Usage Logs	1 year	Security and analytics

7. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic functionality and preferences

Analytics (Optional)

• Usage statistics and performance monitoring
• Error tracking and diagnostics
• Feature usage analysis

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in Kenya. Some service providers may process data internationally:

• Google (US): Search API processing
• Email services: May route through international servers

All international transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Strong encryption and security measures

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

• Changes in our data practices
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security improvements

We will notify you of significant changes via:

• Email notification to your registered address
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-app notifications

11. Contact Information

12. Kenyan Data Protection Compliance

RemoteHuntr complies with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019. You have the following rights:

13. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

• Notify relevant authorities within 72 hours
• Inform affected users without undue delay
• Provide clear information about the breach
• Outline steps taken to address the issue
• Recommend protective measures for users

14. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party platforms. Each has their own privacy policy:

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