Effective Date: 10/03/2025
Welcome to builtforsmallbusiness.com (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our services. By using the Platform, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Account Registration: Name, email, password, and company details (e.g., Business name).
Job Listings: Job descriptions, salaries, and employer info.
Invoices & Clients: Client names, emails, and payment-related data (e.g., bank references, manual payment notes).
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
Log Data: IP address, browser, device info.
Usage Data: Pages visited, actions taken, session length.
Cookies: Used to enhance functionality and improve your experience (see Section 7).
2. How We Use Your Data
To provide and improve core services (invoicing, client management, job postings).
To personalize your dashboard and experience.
To send essential updates (security, system changes).
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under these legal bases:
Contractual (e.g., when you create an invoice or post a job).
Legitimate Interest (e.g., platform security).
Consent (e.g., optional analytics).
Legal Obligation (e.g., tax or fraud requirements).
4. Your Rights
For EU/UK Users (GDPR)
📥 Access & Portability
📝 Correction
🧹 Erasure
❌ Withdraw Consent
For California Users (CCPA)
🔍 Know What’s Collected
🗑 Delete Your Data
🚫 Opt-Out of Data Sharing (We don’t sell data, but you can opt out of any sharing.)
👉 To exercise any of these rights, email contact
5. Data Security & Ownership
Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption.
Account Control: Only you and authorized team members can access your company data.
No Internal Monetization: We never sell your data.
Payment Security: We don’t store credit card data. Payments are handled by PCI-compliant providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Access Logging: Internal access (e.g., for support) is strictly controlled, logged, and audited.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as required for legal or operational reasons. Financial records (e.g., invoices) may be retained longer to comply with tax regulations.
6. Third-Party Services
We may work with the following trusted partners:
✅ Payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
📊 Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
📣Marketing: Facebook Ads, Google Ads (for job promotions and platform growth)
All partners are required to comply with data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA. You can review their individual privacy policies on their websites.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
🍪 Improve functionality
📊 Analyze usage
🔐 Enhance security
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or opt out of analytics via our cookie consent banner. Note: Disabling cookies may limit some features.
8. International Transfers
If you're located outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to our servers in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We ensure compliance via:
We comply with:
GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
CCPA protections for California residents
9. Children’s Data
This platform is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. When we do, we will post the updated version here and notify you of material changes. Continued use of the platform means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact
Have questions or data requests?
[email protected]