Privacy Policy

Yachtee Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st March 2025
Jurisdiction: Republic of Estonia

At Yachtee, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access or use our website, platform, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using Yachtee, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the personal details you provide when creating an account, setting up your profile, or communicating with us, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and contact information
  • Profile content, such as profile pictures, cover photos, personal statements, job preferences, experience, hobbies, and uploaded documents (e.g., CVs, licenses, certificates)

1.2 Referee Information

If you add referees to your profile, we collect their names and contact details. You are responsible for obtaining explicit consent from referees before submitting their information. Referees may request their data be removed at any time.

1.3 AI-Parsed Data

If you upload a CV or other documents, we may use AI tools to extract and populate your profile. You are responsible for reviewing and correcting the data. Yachtee is not liable for inaccuracies in AI-parsed content.

1.4 Log Data

When you use the Services, we automatically collect technical information such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and timestamps

1.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

  • Improve your experience
  • Analyze usage
  • Provide personalized content and job recommendations

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain features of the Services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Services

  • Register your account
  • Set up and personalize your profile
  • Match you with job opportunities based on your preferences
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

2.2 Profile Visibility and Sharing

You can choose from the following profile privacy options:

  • Public – viewable by anyone, including employers and search engines
  • Private – limited information is visible to employers
  • Restricted Access (Yachtee+ only) – selected parts of your profile can be password-protected

Important: If you apply for a job directly via Yachtee, your full profile (including restricted sections) will become visible to the employer, regardless of your privacy settings.

2.3 Communication

We may use your contact details to send:

  • Platform updates and service-related messages
  • Newsletters or promotional offers (you can opt out at any time)

2.4 Platform Monitoring and Analysis

We analyze user behavior to:

  • Improve our services and platform design
  • Detect fraud or misuse
  • Inform our development roadmap

2.5 Legal Compliance

We may use or disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms of Use, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Yachtee and our users.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Employers

If your profile is public or you apply for a job, we may share your profile details—including referee and document information—with employers.

3.2 With Trusted Service Providers

We may share data with vendors that help us deliver our services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics partners, AI tools). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely.

3.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your data:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To respond to a valid legal request
  • To enforce or apply our Terms

4. Third-Party Links

Yachtee may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal data.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.

6. Your Rights & Choices

6.1 Managing Your Information

You can access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us.

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your preferences in your account. You will still receive essential system messages (e.g., account updates, terms changes).

6.3 Referee Information

You are responsible for maintaining and removing referee information. Referees may contact us to request the removal of their personal data.

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk and are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of any significant changes by email or through the platform. Continued use of Yachtee after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: [email protected]

By continuing to use Yachtee, you acknowledge and consent to our data practices as described in this Privacy Policy.