Privacy Policy

1. Overview

nacjob.com ("we," "us," or "our") is a North American Chinese professional job platform operated at https://www.nacjob.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services, including browsing job listings, submitting job applications, registering as a candidate, or posting jobs as an employer.

By using nacjob.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Candidates / Job Seekers: English name, Chinese name (optional), email address, phone number, WeChat ID (optional), LinkedIn profile URL, city and state/province, relocation preference, current job title, job function, years of experience, current and expected salary range, English and Mandarin proficiency levels, work authorization status, visa sponsorship needs, job search status, and resume URL. You also provide explicit consent flags when joining the Talent Network.
• Job Applicants: Full name, email address, phone number, work authorization status, years of experience, resume URL, cover note (which may include your LinkedIn URL and sponsorship needs), and your consent preferences regarding joining our Talent Network.
• Employers: Company name, contact name, business email address, phone number, company website, industry, and job posting details when you register an employer account or post a job.
• Account Credentials: Email address and password when you create an Employer Hub account. Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing via our authentication provider (Supabase).
• Inquiries: Any information you voluntarily submit through contact or inquiry forms, including headhunting service requests.

2.1a Sensitive Personal Information

The following categories of information we collect are considered sensitive personal information under California law: work authorization status (e.g., visa type, citizenship), immigration sponsorship needs, and salary data (current and expected compensation). We collect this information solely to facilitate job matching and placement services and do not use it for any other purpose.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, job listings viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
• Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use session cookies required for authentication and site functionality. See Section 7 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the nacjob.com platform and all related services.
• To match job seekers with relevant job opportunities and to connect employers with qualified candidates.
• To process job applications and communicate application status.
• To send transactional emails such as account verification, job posting confirmation, and application notifications.
• To provide headhunting and talent search services where requested.
• To analyze site usage and job listing performance to improve our platform (e.g., trending job analytics).
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including California SB 1162 (pay transparency) and other employment laws.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Employers — Job Applications: When you submit a job application, your name, email address, phone number, work authorization status, years of experience, resume URL, and cover note are automatically shared with the employer who posted the job via email notification. By submitting an application you consent to this sharing.
• With Employers — Talent Network: When you join the Talent Network or consent to being added to it during a job application (consent_pool), your profile may be surfaced to prospective employers seeking candidates with your background. Only your professional profile data is shared; your salary expectations and WeChat ID are used for internal matching purposes only and are not shared with employers without your explicit consent.
• With Candidates (Employers only): Your company name, job posting details, and the contact information you provide in your job listing are visible to job seekers on the platform. Your email address is also used to receive new applicant notification emails.
• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party providers that help us operate the platform, including:
  • Supabase (database and authentication hosting)
  • Vercel (website hosting and deployment)
  • Resend (transactional email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of nacjob.com, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you the following rights:

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our services.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@nacjob.com. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by California law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

• Candidate Talent Network profiles: retained until you request deletion or withdraw consent.
• Job applications: retained for a reasonable period to facilitate the hiring process, typically up to 2 years.
• Employer accounts: retained for the duration of the account and for a reasonable period after closure for legal and audit purposes.
• Usage logs (e.g., page view data): retained for up to 12 months.

To request deletion of your data, email us at hello@nacjob.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

nacjob.com uses the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for user authentication (Employer Hub login sessions) and core site functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking site features.
• Analytics / Performance: We collect anonymized usage data (page views, job detail views) to understand platform usage and improve the service. This data is stored internally and is not shared with third-party advertising networks.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies; however, certain features of the site (such as employer login) may not function correctly without cookies enabled.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), hashed password storage, and access controls. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access.

9. Children's Privacy

nacjob.com is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at hello@nacjob.com and we will promptly delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., employer company websites, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of nacjob.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: