Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Coders Brew LLC ("Coders Brew," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you use our services, including:

• codersbrew.com and related web properties;
• our iOS mobile application(s), including child-directed experiences such as SpiderCatcher; and
• our job board and hiring-related services.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our services, we may collect:

• Account and contact details: name, email address, phone number, username, and profile details.
• Job board information: resumes/CVs, work history, education, skills, portfolio links, cover letters, and application activity.
• Employer/recruiter information: company details, job postings, billing and transaction data, and communications with candidates.
• Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, app version, device identifiers, crash logs, and interactions with our services.
• Communications: messages sent to support, feedback submissions, and other correspondence.
• Cookies and similar technologies: data used for functionality, analytics, advertising, and performance.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, SDKs, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies on our website and apps to operate services, remember preferences, analyze traffic, measure campaign performance, and support advertising.

You can control cookies through browser settings. On mobile devices, you can control tracking permissions, including ad personalization settings, through your device settings.

4. Third-Party Services, SDKs, and Advertising (including Google AdMob)

Our services may use third-party providers for hosting, analytics, support, payments, and advertising. For mobile apps, this may include Google AdMob and related Google services.

These providers may process data such as:

• advertising identifiers (such as IDFA or other device identifiers);
• IP address and approximate location;
• device and app information (model, OS, app version, language);
• app usage events, ad impressions, clicks, and diagnostics.

Third-party providers process information according to their own privacy notices. For Google services, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google Ad Technology disclosures.

5. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• provide, operate, and improve our website, iOS app, and job board;
• create and manage user accounts;
• enable job searching, applications, recruiting, and hiring workflows;
• communicate with users about accounts, opportunities, support requests, and policy updates;
• personalize and measure content and advertising where permitted;
• detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
• comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

6. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:

• Contract: to provide requested services and fulfill our terms with you.
• Legitimate interests: to improve services, maintain security, and prevent fraud.
• Consent: for certain cookies, child data processing where required, and specific communications.
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information:

• between job seekers and employers as needed for job applications and recruiting activities;
• with service providers supporting hosting, analytics, customer support, communications, payment processing, and ads;
• if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security;
• in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell personal information for money. Depending on how advertising technologies are configured, certain disclosures may be considered "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law. To request a "Do Not Sell or Share" preference, contact us at privacy@codersbrew.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

• Account data: while your account is active and up to 24 months after closure.
• Job applications, resumes, and recruiting records: up to 36 months after last account activity, unless deleted sooner upon verified request.
• Support and communication records: up to 24 months after resolution.
• Analytics, diagnostics, and ad-related event logs: typically 14 months or less, subject to provider retention settings.
• Legal/compliance records: as required to meet legal, accounting, tax, and dispute-resolution obligations.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Some experiences may be child-directed (for example, SpiderCatcher). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent where required by law.

Parents and legal guardians may request to review, correct, delete, or stop further collection of a child’s personal information. For child-specific details, please review our Children's Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to:

• know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share;
• request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions);
• request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
• limit use of sensitive personal information where applicable;
• receive non-discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights.

To submit a California privacy request, email privacy@codersbrew.com.

11. EEA/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you may have rights to:

• access your personal data;
• correct inaccurate data;
• erase your data ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances;
• restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances;
• receive a portable copy of your data;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

12. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries where our providers operate.

Where required, we use recognized transfer safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

13. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. iOS Permissions and Your Choices

In our iOS apps, we request permissions (for example, notifications, camera access, or photo library access) only as needed for app features. You can manage permissions and tracking settings in your iOS device settings.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the revised policy, update the "Last updated" date and version number, and provide additional notice where required by law.

16. Contact Us

Coders Brew LLC
Privacy contact: privacy@codersbrew.com
General contact: hello@codersbrew.com
Website: https://codersbrew.com