This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and what options you have. We keep this page readable while preserving legal clarity.
1. Data We Collect
- Operational logs: IP address, browser, device, timestamps, and visited pages.
- Submitted data: salary drop entries, layoff reports, and newsletter email if you opt in.
- Cookie signals: used for functionality, analytics, and advertising measurement.
2. Why We Collect It
- Run, secure, and improve the site.
- Maintain editorial datasets and quality checks.
- Measure performance and detect abuse.
- Serve ads when ad products are enabled.
3. Advertising and AdSense
We may use Google AdSense or similar ad partners. These services can use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. Official reference: Google advertising technologies.
4. Cookies
Cookies help us keep things stable and measurable. You can block cookies in your browser settings. Some site functions may degrade if you do.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be shared with infrastructure providers (hosting, analytics, email, ad delivery) to operate the service.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed for operations, fraud prevention, legal compliance, and editorial analysis. Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be retained longer.
7. Third-Party Sites
Some pages link to external sites. Their privacy rules are their own. We encourage reviewing those policies before sharing personal data there.
8. Your Controls
- Disable cookies via browser controls.
- Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime.
- Request correction/deletion of identifiable information by email.
9. Contact for Privacy Requests
Email samfischer14aug@gmail.com with subject: Privacy Request.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this page as legal and product requirements change. The date at the top reflects the current effective version.