FederalJobHunt.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides articles and resources to help you navigate U.S. federal hiring. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this Policy and our Terms of Use.
1) Scope
This Policy applies to FederalJobHunt.com and any related pages we control. It does not apply to third-party websites or services we link to (for example, advertising networks, analytics, or social media platforms).
2) Information We Collect
- Information you provide: When you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content you choose to share.
- Automatically collected data: Like most sites, we collect technical data when you visit, such as IP address, device and browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, timestamps, pages viewed, and general location (derived from IP). This is collected via server logs and similar technologies.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and comparable technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising. See “Cookies & Analytics” below.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of data.
3) How We Use Information
We use information to:
- operate, maintain, and secure our website;
- understand usage and improve content, performance, and features;
- communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries or send optional newsletters);
- support advertising and measure its effectiveness;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4) Cookies, Analytics & Advertising
- Essential cookies enable core functionality (e.g., security, load balancing, basic site features).
- Preference & functionality cookies remember choices (e.g., saved preferences).
- Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site in aggregate (e.g., which pages are popular, how users navigate). We may use a third-party analytics provider.
- Advertising cookies (e.g., from ad networks such as Google Ads/AdSense) help deliver, limit, and measure ads and may personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
Your choices: You can manage cookies in your browser settings (blocking or deleting them). Blocking some cookies may limit site functionality. Many ad partners provide additional choices about interest-based ads (e.g., via industry opt-out pages). You can also use private-browsing modes or tracking-prevention features offered by modern browsers.
Do Not Track: Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Our site does not currently respond to DNT signals.
5) Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors)
Where required by law, we process personal data based on: (i) our legitimate interests (e.g., site operation, analytics, security, advertising), (ii) your consent (e.g., optional cookies, newsletters), or (iii) compliance with legal obligations.
6) Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers/contractors that host our site, provide analytics, advertising, email, security, or similar services. They may access personal information only to perform services for us and must protect it appropriately.
- Legal and safety purposes when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, users, or the public.
7) Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law (e.g., to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements).
8) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. No website or internet transmission is ever completely secure; please use the site with this in mind.
9) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to certain processing of your personal information, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
11) International Transfers
If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries (including the U.S.) that may have different data-protection laws than your country of residence.
12) Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Review their policies before providing personal information.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above shows when the latest version took effect. Material changes will be posted on this page.
14) Contact Us
Questions or requests about this Policy can be sent to About page.