Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our services.

Information you provide:

  • Phone number when signing up for SMS job alerts
  • Name and email address if you apply for a job directly through our platform
  • Trade preferences, location preferences, and job alert settings
  • Resume or work history if submitted through a direct application
  • Any other information you choose to provide through contact forms or support requests

Information collected automatically:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Pages visited, search queries, and job listings viewed
  • Referring URL and how you arrived at our site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Usage section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our job board services
  • To send you SMS job alerts that you have opted into
  • To facilitate job applications between you and employers
  • To personalize your experience and show relevant job listings
  • To communicate with you about your account and provide customer support
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

SMS Alerts

By providing your phone number and submitting the SMS alert signup form, you expressly consent to receive up to 4 automated text messages per week from FieldJobs regarding job opportunities matching your preferences.

Message frequency: Up to 4 messages per week.

Message and data rates may apply. Consult your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.

Opting out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe. You may also contact [email protected] to request removal.

Help: Reply HELP to any message, or contact [email protected].

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services. Your phone number will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

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

  • Employers: When you apply through our platform, we share your application (name, contact details, resume) with the relevant employer.
  • Service providers: Contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for services they provide to us.

Third-party data processors we use:

  • Twilio: SMS message delivery for job alerts
  • Convex: Cloud database and backend infrastructure
  • Google Analytics / Tag Manager: Website analytics and conversion tracking
  • Vercel / Coolify: Website hosting and deployment

Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services:

  • Essential cookies / localStorage: Remember preferences, store cookie consent, and track SMS subscription status.
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics and our own analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
  • Service worker: Caches pages for faster loading and offline access.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. When you first visit, we present a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

  • SMS subscribers: Removed within 48 hours of opting out. Opt-out records retained up to 3 years for compliance.
  • Job applications: Up to 12 months after submission.
  • Analytics data: Identifiable data retained up to 26 months.
  • Account data: Until deletion request or 24 months after last interaction.

You may request deletion at any time: [email protected].

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to know what personal information we have collected and shared
  • Right to delete personal information we have collected from you
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to opt out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with subject "CCPA Request." We respond within 45 days.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

FieldJobs is intended for adults seeking employment in skilled trades. Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, contact us at [email protected].

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure cloud infrastructure, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 10 business days.