Privacy Policy
GrayHire ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website grayhire.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what we do with your information.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account or sign in using a third-party provider, we collect:
- Name - Your display name for your account
- Email address - Used for account identification and communications
- Profile picture - If provided by your sign-in provider (optional)
- Provider ID - A unique identifier from your sign-in provider
We support sign-in through:
- GitHub
- Direct email/password registration
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address
- Subscription date and source
- Email preferences
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our site:
- IP address - Used for security and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This information is collected through server logs and is used to operate and secure the website.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| Remember-me | Keeps you logged in between visits (if selected) | 90 days |
| Preferences | Stores your site preferences | 1 year |
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. If we use analytics services, they are configured to respect your privacy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate your account - Authenticate you and maintain your login session
- Send communications - Newsletter updates, account notifications, and service announcements
- Improve the website - Understand how people use the site to make it better
- Ensure security - Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Comply with law - Meet legal obligations when required
We do not use your information to:
- Sell to third parties
- Build advertising profiles
- Make automated decisions that affect you
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers - Companies that help us operate the website (hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements - When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- Business transfers - If GrayHire is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner (you would be notified)
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account remains active, or
- Needed to provide you services, or
- Required by law
If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.
Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct - Update inaccurate information
- Delete - Request deletion of your account and data
- Unsubscribe - Opt out of newsletter emails at any time
- Withdraw consent - Revoke permissions you've granted
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@grayhire.com.
For California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of sales (we do not sell personal data).
For European Residents
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Data Security
We protect your data using:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
- Secure password hashing (we never store passwords in plain text)
- Token-based authentication with automatic expiration
- Regular security reviews
No system is perfectly secure. If we discover a breach affecting your data, we will notify you promptly.
Third-Party Sign-In Providers
When you sign in with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, or GitHub, those providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We only receive the information listed above and do not have access to your passwords or other account details on those platforms.
To revoke GrayHire's access to your social account, visit:
Children's Privacy
GrayHire is intended for adults, particularly professionals aged 50 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
- We will notify registered users by email
- We will post a notice on the website
Your continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@grayhire.com
Mailing Address:
GrayHire
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.
Data Deletion
To request deletion of your account and personal data, email privacy@grayhire.com or visit our Data Deletion Page.