Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ByDuty Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates ByDuty Jobs, a marketplace platform connecting security professionals with employers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using ByDuty Jobs, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and role (guard or employer)
• Guard Profile Data: Name, phone number, photo, bio, location (city, state, zip code), licenses, certifications, skills, work history, availability schedule, and hourly rate range
• Employer Profile Data: Company name, contact name, phone, website, company size, industry, and location
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact request system
• Documents: License documents, certification documents, and other files you upload

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, profile views, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference cookies for user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Display guard profiles to employers searching the Platform
• Facilitate communication between guards and employers
• Verify licenses and credentials
• Send notifications about contact requests, profile views, and account activity
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profiles: Guard profile information (name, location, licenses, skills, availability, and rates) is visible to all Platform users, including unregistered visitors
• Contact Requests: When an employer sends a contact request, the guard receives the employer's company name and message
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party providers who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our terms).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@byduty.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain Platform features, particularly authentication.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: