Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 01, 2026
Company Name: Jobbids, Inc.

Jobbids, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use https://thejobbids.com (the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

* Full name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Billing information
* Business information
* Profile information
* Communications sent through the Platform
* Government identification (if identity verification is required)

1.2 Financial Information

Payments are processed through third-party providers. We may collect:

* Transaction records
* Escrow funding details
* Commission deductions (5%)
* Billing addresses

We do **not** store full credit card numbers.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

* IP address
* Device type
* Browser type
* Operating system
* Usage data
* Cookies and tracking technologies

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

* Operate and maintain the Platform
* Facilitate escrow transactions
* Process payments and commissions
* Provide customer support
* Verify identity
* Prevent fraud and illegal activity
* Improve platform functionality
* Send administrative notifications
* Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (U.S. COMPLIANCE)

We process personal information based on:

* Contractual necessity
* Legitimate business interests
* Legal compliance
* User consent (where required)

4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information:

4.1 To Service Providers

Including:

* Payment processors
* Identity verification providers
* Cloud hosting services
* Fraud prevention services

4.2 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information:

* To comply with federal or state law
* In response to subpoenas or court orders
* To enforce our Terms
* To protect rights, property, or safety

4.3 Business Transfers

If the Company is merged, sold, or reorganized, personal information may be transferred as a business asset.

5. ESCROW & FINANCIAL DATA

Escrow funds are processed via third-party financial institutions.

We are not a bank and do not provide banking services. Financial data is handled in accordance with payment processor security standards.

We are not responsible for security failures of third-party processors.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information:

* As long as necessary to provide services
* To comply with tax and accounting obligations
* To resolve disputes
* To enforce agreements

We may retain certain data after account closure where legally required.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We do not guarantee absolute security.

8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (U.S.)

Depending on your state of residence (including California), you may have the right to:

* Request access to your personal data
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request deletion of personal data
* Opt out of certain data sharing
* Receive a copy of your data

To exercise rights, contact: [Privacy Email]

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA DISCLOSURE)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

* Know what categories of personal information we collect
* Know whether we sell or share data
* Request deletion
* Request correction
* Limit use of sensitive personal information
* Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Requests may be submitted to: privacy@thejobbids.com

10. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

* Authenticate users
* Analyze site traffic
* Improve user experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The Platform is operated in the United States.

If you access the Platform from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for:

* Unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control
* Security breaches caused by third parties
* User negligence
* Force majeure events

Our liability is limited as described in our Terms and Conditions.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION
Jobbids, Inc.
PO Box 1616
Beaverton, Oregon 
97075
Email: contact@thejobbids.com