Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how JobZone ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by CRUCiBLE CAPiTAL SYSTEMS LLC, collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our career fair platform at jobzoneonline.com. By using JobZone, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a JobZone account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash). Employers additionally provide company name, address, and contact details.

Profile and Career Documents

Job seekers may upload resumes, cover letters, and other career documents. You may also complete a profile with your work history, education, skills, and professional summary. This information is used to connect you with employers at career events.

Event Check-In Data

When you check in at a JobZone career event, we record your attendance, the event location, and any employers you expressed interest in. Event check-in data may be used to generate attendance reports for event organizers and participating employers.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the platform, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps. This data is used to improve the platform and is not linked to your identity for advertising purposes.

Device and Technical Data

We collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers as part of standard web server logging. This data is used for security monitoring and technical diagnostics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect job seekers with employers at career events
• Process event registrations and check-ins
• Send event confirmations, reminders, and relevant job opportunities
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Improve and maintain the JobZone platform
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

With Employers at Events

When you register for a career event or check in, participating employers may receive your name and basic contact information for follow-up purposes. Your resume is shared only when you explicitly submit it to an employer or apply for a job posting.

Service Providers

We use Supabase for database hosting and authentication. These providers process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for their own purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of JobZone, our users, or the public.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes. Event attendance records may be retained for up to 3 years for reporting and compliance purposes.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), hashed password storage, database-level security controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

JobZone uses cookies to manage your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use cookies for cross-site advertising or behavioral tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may prevent you from logging in or using certain features.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information in your profile
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Export your profile data and career documents

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at shawwe@alumni.vcu.edu.

8. Children's Privacy

JobZone is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The JobZone platform may contain links to employer websites and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email or by displaying a notice on the platform. The updated policy will be effective as of the date posted. Continued use of JobZone after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

CRUCiBLE CAPiTAL SYSTEMS LLC / JobZone
Email: shawwe@alumni.vcu.edu