Last Updated: 28/10/2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Fletcher Chase Ltd. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of USAConstructionJobs.com (the “Site”), collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Contact Information:
Fletcher Chase Ltd.
Registered Office: Dublin, Ireland
Email: admin@usaconstructionjobs.com
Website: www.usaconstructionjobs.com

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

  • 2.1 Information You Provide to Us

    Account Registration:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Password (encrypted)

    Resume and Profile Information:

    • Work history and employment experience
    • Skills and certifications
    • Education background
    • Professional summary
    • Desired job preferences
    • Uploaded documents (resumes, cover letters, certifications)

    Job Posting Information (Employers):

    • Company name and information
    • Job titles and descriptions
    • Location and salary information
    • Requirements and qualifications
    • Contact information

    Payment Information:

    • Billing name and address
    • Payment method details (processed by third-party payment processors)
    • Transaction history

    Communications:

    • Messages sent through our contact forms
    • Email correspondence with our support team
    • Feedback and survey responses

    2.2 Information Collected Automatically

    Usage Information:

    • Pages visited and content viewed
    • Features and functions used
    • Search queries
    • Date and time of access
    • Referring URLs and exit pages

    Device and Browser Information:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
    • Screen resolution
    • Language preferences

    Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

    • Session cookies (to keep you logged in)
    • Analytics cookies (to understand site usage)
    • Preference cookies (to remember your settings)
    • We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior

    2.3 Information from Third Parties

    We may receive information from:

    • Payment processors (transaction confirmations)
    • Social media platforms (if you choose to link your accounts)
    • Public databases (to verify company information for employers)
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide Services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process job applications and connect you with employers
  • Display job postings and candidate profiles
  • Process payments and send receipts
  • Provide customer support

3.2 To Communicate with You

  • Send service-related notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send job alerts and recommendations (if opted-in)
  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
  • Notify you of important updates or changes

3.3 To Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Optimize user experience

3.4 For Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Monitor for security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Comply with legal obligations

3.5 For Legal Compliance

  • Respond to legal requests and court orders
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Protect against legal liability
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 With Employers (Job Seekers)

When You Apply for a Job:

  • Your resume and application materials are shared with the employer
  • The employer can see your contact information and work history
  • Application timestamps and status are visible to employers

Resume Database Access:

  • If you opt-in to the resume database, employers with paid subscriptions can view your profile
  • You control what information is visible in your public profile
  • You can opt-out at any time

4.2 With Job Seekers (Employers)

When You Post a Job:

  • Your company name and job posting details are publicly visible
  • Contact information you provide is visible to applicants

4.3 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Payment Processors:

  • To process subscription payments and job posting fees
  • They have access to payment information necessary to complete transactions

Email Service Providers:

  • To send service notifications and marketing emails
  • They process email addresses and communication preferences

Analytics Providers:

Hosting and Infrastructure:

  • Cloud hosting providers store our data securely
  • They have access to information necessary to maintain services

Customer Support Tools:

  • Help us respond to support inquiries
  • May have access to account information and communications

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
  • Prevent fraud, security issues, or illegal activity
  • Respond to government requests

4.5 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

4.7 Aggregated and De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, such as:

  • Industry trends and statistics
  • General usage patterns
  • Anonymized demographic information

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

5.1 Rights Available to All Users

Access:

  • Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

Correction:

  • Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • You can update most information directly in your account settings

Deletion:

  • Request deletion of your account and personal information
  • Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes

Opt-Out of Marketing:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the unsubscribe link
  • You cannot opt-out of service-related communications while maintaining an account

Data Portability:

  • Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format

Objection:

  • Object to certain types of processing of your information

5.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have additional rights:

Right to Know:

  • What personal information we collect
  • How we use personal information
  • What personal information we share and with whom
  • How long we retain personal information

Right to Delete:

  • Request deletion of personal information we collected from you

Right to Opt-Out of Sale:

  • We do not sell personal information, but you have the right to opt-out if our practices change

Right to Non-Discrimination:

  • We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Right to Correct:

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information:

  • If we collect sensitive personal information, you can limit its use

5.3 Other US State Residents

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to California residents, including:

  • Right to access personal information
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to opt-out of targeted advertising or sales
  • Right to data portability

5.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Verification Process: We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We will ask for information to match against our records.

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension and reason.

No Fee: We do not charge a fee to process your privacy requests unless they are excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded.

6. DATA RETENTION

Job Seeker Information:

  • Active accounts: Retained while account is active
  • Inactive accounts: May be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: Most data removed within 30 days, some retained for legal purposes

Employer Information:

  • Job postings: Retained for 1 year after expiration
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years for tax purposes
  • Account information: Retained while account is active

Communications:

  • Support emails: Retained for 2 years
  • Marketing emails: Retained until you unsubscribe

6.4 Anonymized Data

We may retain anonymized or aggregated data indefinitely for analytics and research purposes. This data cannot be used to identify you.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Essential Cookies:

  • Required for the Site to function
  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your session
  • Cannot be disabled without affecting functionality

Analytics Cookies:

  • Help us understand how visitors use our Site
  • Google Analytics tracks page views, traffic sources, and user behavior
  • Provides aggregated, anonymized data

Preference Cookies:

  • Remember your settings and preferences
  • Language selection
  • Display preferences

Marketing Cookies:

  • Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • May be used to show relevant content

7.3 Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics:

7.4 Managing Cookies

Browser Settings:

  • You can control cookies through your browser settings
  • Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
  • Disabling cookies may limit functionality of the Site

Do Not Track:

  • Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features
  • We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals

Opt-Out Tools:

8. DATA SECURITY

8.1 Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

Technical Safeguards:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security updates and patches

Administrative Safeguards:

  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Background checks for employees with data access
  • Confidentiality agreements

Physical Safeguards:

  • Secure data center facilities
  • Restricted physical access to servers

8.2 Limitations

Despite our efforts, no security measures are 100% effective. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You use our services at your own risk.

You Are Responsible For:

  • Keeping your password confidential
  • Not sharing your account credentials
  • Using a strong, unique password
  • Logging out of shared or public devices
  • Notifying us immediately of any security breach

8.3 Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the breach promptly
  • Notify affected users as required by law
  • Report to appropriate authorities
  • Take steps to prevent future breaches
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

9.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

Our servers and service providers may be located in various countries, including:

  • United States
  • Ireland
  • Other countries where our service providers operate

9.2 Cross-Border Transfers

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country.

9.3 Safeguards

When we transfer data internationally, we:

  • Use service providers that comply with recognized data protection standards
  • Implement contractual protections for transferred data
  • Follow applicable data transfer regulations
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

10.1 Age Requirement

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 18.

10.2 If We Learn of Underage Users

If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18:

  • We will delete the information promptly
  • We will terminate the account
  • We will not use or share the information

10.3 Parental Notice

If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at admin@usaconstructionjobs.com.

11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

11.1 Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Employer company websites
  • Social media platforms
  • Partner services
  • External resources

11.2 Not Our Responsibility

We are not responsible for:

  • Privacy practices of third-party websites
  • Content on external sites
  • Security of information you provide to third parties
  • Actions of third-party services

11.3 Review Their Policies

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Their privacy practices may differ from ours.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

12.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on the Site.

12.2 Notice of Changes

If we make significant changes, we will provide notice by:

  • Email to your registered email address
  • Prominent notice on the Site homepage
  • Pop-up notification when you log in

12.3 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12.4 Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use of our services.

13. CONTACT US

13.1 Privacy Questions

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

Fletcher Chase Ltd.
Registered Office: Dublin, Ireland
Email: admin@usaconstructionjobs.com
Website: www.usaconstructionjobs.com

13.2 Privacy Requests

To exercise your privacy rights (access, deletion, correction, opt-out):

13.3 Response Time

We will respond to your inquiry or request within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension and reason.

13.4 Complaints

If you have a complaint about our privacy practices:

  • Contact us first to resolve the issue
  • If unresolved, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

By using USAConstructionJobs.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.