Privacy Policy
At StarJobs, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully.
By using StarJobs, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the platform.
Information We Collect
When you connect your GitHub account to StarJobs, we collect the following information from your GitHub profile:
- Public profile information (name, username, avatar, bio)
- Repository data (public and, with permission, private repositories)
- Commit history and activity
- Programming languages used
- Contribution statistics
- Public organization memberships
We only access the data necessary to provide our matching and analysis services. You can revoke access to your GitHub data at any time through your account settings.
We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact information (email address, phone number)
- Profile information (location, professional experience, education)
- Job preferences (desired roles, locations, salary expectations)
- Account credentials (password in encrypted form)
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate our platform, including:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location information derived from it
- Pages you view and features you use
- Time spent on the platform and interaction data
- Referring websites or sources
This information is used to improve our services, analyze trends, and administer the platform.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- ✓Analyzing GitHub data to create accurate developer profiles and job matches
- ✓Providing personalized job recommendations based on your skills, experience, and preferences
- ✓Creating and managing your account, including authentication and account maintenance
- ✓Communicating with you about your account, job opportunities, and platform updates
- ✓Improving our platform through analysis of usage patterns and user feedback
- ✓Ensuring the security of our platform and user accounts
- ✓Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
With Employers and Recruiters
When you apply for a job through our platform, we share relevant profile information with the employer or recruiter. This includes your GitHub analysis, profile details, and contact information. You control which jobs you apply to.
With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that help us operate our platform, such as cloud hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery services.
For Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent
We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.
Our security practices include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Monitoring for suspicious activities
- Regular security training for our team
- Data minimization practices
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- •Right to Access:
You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
- •Right to Rectification:
You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
- •Right to Erasure:
You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
- •Right to Restrict Processing:
You can request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- •Right to Data Portability:
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- •Right to Object:
You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@starjobs.dev. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
StarJobs, Inc.
1234 Tech Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: privacy@starjobs.dev
We will make every effort to respond promptly to your concerns.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date and will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.