Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 7, 2024

Introduction

WorkInVirtual (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you¹ use our website (https://workinvirtual.com), utilize our services, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

• User Accounts: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and other relevant information necessary for account management and service delivery (e.g., resume distribution tier selection, communication preferences).
• Job Applications: If you apply for a job through our site, we collect the personal information included in your resume or application, such as your name, contact details, work experience, education, and skills.
• Contact Forms: When you contact us through our contact forms, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content.
• Resume Distribution Service: When you use our resume distribution service, we collect information necessary to complete the distribution process, such as the companies you target and your resume content.

2. Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website. This information includes:

• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, actions taken, date and time of visits, referring websites.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide and Improve Services: To operate our website, provide our job board, resume tools (including distribution), resources, and other services; to personalize your experience and offer relevant job recommendations; and to analyze user behavior to improve our website and services.
• Process Resume Distribution Requests: To fulfill your chosen resume distribution tier and deliver your resume to targeted companies.
• Communication: To send you service-related updates, newsletters (if you opt-in), and promotional offers (with your consent).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our website and users from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of information.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website analytics, email marketing, resume distribution, payment processing, and other essential functions. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than as instructed by us.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before any such transfer and obtain your consent if required by law.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the safety of our users⁶ or the public.

Your Choices and Rights

• Data Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information. To request access or correction, please contact us at support@workinvirtual.com.
• Opt-Outs: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, managing your preferences in your account settings (if applicable), or contacting us at support@workinvirtual.com.
• Cookie Controls: You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
• Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [support email address]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements for international data transfers.

“Do Not Track” Signals

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the right to know what personal information we collect about you, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (as those terms are defined under CCPA), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at support@workinvirtual.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the¹⁹ privacy policies of those third parties.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and notify you of material changes by email or through prominent notices on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@workinvirtual.com