Privacy Policy
At Hired Teens, accessible from https://hiredteens.com, the privacy and security of our visitors is a top priority. This Privacy Policy describes what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights and choices you have.
This policy applies to information collected through our website only. It does not cover data collected offline or via third-party services that link to or from our site.
By accessing or using Hired Teens, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. Questions or requests may be sent to support@hiredteens.com.
Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person, including name, email, IP address, and online identifiers.
- Processing: Any operation on personal data, including collection, storage, use, transfer, and deletion.
- Data Controller: Hired Teens, determining the purposes and means of processing personal data on Hired Teens.
- You / User: Any individual accessing or using Hired Teens.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, address, and all related job listing information
- Billing details (processed securely via Stripe, a third-party processor; full card numbers are never stored on our servers)
- Files, documents, or images you voluntarily upload
2. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device type
- Pages visited, time and date of visit, duration, and referring URL
- HTTP request headers and server log data
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address; precise GPS location only with your explicit device permission
- Cookie identifiers, session tokens, and similar tracking data (see Cookies section)
- Aggregated usage analytics via Google Analytics 4 or similar services
How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Operating the website; responding to support requests | Contract / Legitimate Interests |
| Analytics & Improvement | Understanding usage patterns; improving features | Legitimate Interests |
| Transaction Processing | Processing orders, payments, and refunds | Contract |
| Location-Based Features | Region-appropriate content; local search results; navigation | Consent / Legitimate Interests |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | Detecting malicious activity; protecting user accounts | Legitimate Interests |
| Legal Compliance | Meeting tax, regulatory, and court-ordered obligations | Legal Obligation |
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Hired Teens uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your browser to help us deliver and improve our services. We use the following categories:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core functionality, security, session management. Cannot be disabled. | Session cookies, CSRF tokens, auth tokens | Session |
Managing Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Opt-out tools: DAA Opt-Out, Your Online Choices (EU), Google Analytics Opt-Out. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair website functionality.
Payments and Financial Transactions
Payments are processed by PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant third-party processors. We do not store, transmit, or access full payment card numbers. Our payment infrastructure includes:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all payment data in transit
- Tokenisation of payment methods to avoid storing raw card data on our servers
- PCI-DSS compliant environments audited by certified security assessors
Transaction records (excluding card details) are retained for up to 7 years for accounting, tax, and legal compliance.
User-Uploaded Files and Content
Files, images, or documents you upload are stored securely with access controls, used solely for the stated purpose, and may be scanned for malware or policy violations by automated tools. Uploaded content is deleted within 90 days of account closure unless otherwise legally required.
Location Data
We collect location information in two forms:
- Coarse location: Derived from your IP address to provide region-appropriate content and for aggregate analytics. No device permission is required.
- Precise location: Collected only with your explicit device or browser permission. You may revoke access at any time through your device settings. Denying location access does not restrict core website functionality.
Precise location data is not shared with third-party advertisers without your explicit consent.
Third-Party Services and Integrations
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may access your personal data only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf. All processors are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Categories include:
- Hosting and infrastructure: Cloud providers who host our website and databases
- Analytics: Tools for measuring usage and performance
- Payment processing: PCI-compliant payment processors
- Security and monitoring: Fraud detection and uptime monitoring services
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted processors under contract who help operate our website; they may only process data as instructed by us.
- Legal Requirements: Where required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order. We notify you where legally permitted before disclosing.
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Hired Teens, our users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer. You will be notified via a prominent website notice and, where feasible, by email.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:
- HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit
- Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel
- Regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning
- Real-time monitoring systems for detecting suspicious activity
- PCI-DSS compliant payment environment
In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities within the legally mandated timeframe (e.g. 72 hours under GDPR).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil stated purposes or as required by law:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Server access logs | 90 days | Security monitoring and abuse prevention |
| Transaction records | 7 years | Tax and legal compliance |
| Uploaded files | Duration of use + 90 days post-closure | Service delivery; backup |
| Precise location data | Session duration or as needed for feature | Feature delivery; not retained long-term |
| Contact form submissions | 3 years | Correspondence records and dispute resolution |
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or transfer your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at support@hiredteens.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. You will never be penalised or discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
CCPA / CPRA - California Consumer Privacy Rights
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA (effective January 1, 2023), grants California residents:
- Right to Know: Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and third parties with whom data is shared.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions (completing transactions, security, legal obligations).
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. We do not sell personal information. Should this change, we will add a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link to our homepage.
- Right to Limit Sensitive Personal Information: Restrict use of sensitive personal information to necessary purposes only.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny service, charge different prices, or provide lower quality because you exercised a CCPA right.
Personal information collected in the past 12 months: Identifiers (name, email, IP address); Internet or network activity (browsing history, site interactions); Commercial information (if purchases made); Geolocation data (if location features used); Inferences drawn to build user profiles.
Submit CCPA requests to support@hiredteens.com. We verify identity and respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 days). Authorised agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation.
Other US State Privacy Rights: Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), Oregon (OCPA), and other states with similar privacy laws may exercise equivalent rights by contacting support@hiredteens.com.
COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection
Hired Teens is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions where a higher threshold applies, such as certain EU member states under GDPR Art. 8).
If we discover we have inadvertently collected data from a child under the applicable age threshold without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data on Hired Teens should contact us at support@hiredteens.com. We will investigate and take corrective action within 72 hours of notification.
Links to External Websites
Hired Teens may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for external sites' content, privacy policies, or practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites must respond to DNT signals. At this time, Hired Teens does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser signals. We will review this position as industry standards evolve.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top and post a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of Hired Teens after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
For questions, data subject requests, or privacy complaints, please contact us:
- Website: https://www.hiredteens.com
- Email: support@hiredteens.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days, and within applicable legal deadlines for formal data subject requests.