Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyWork ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • For Teen Users: Name, email address, phone number, age, location, education, skills, work experience, and resume information
  • For Employer Users: Company name, contact person name, email address, phone number, company information, and job posting details
  • For All Users: Account credentials, profile information, and communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To facilitate job matching between teens and employers
  • To process job applications and communications
  • To send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Consent

We share your information with third parties when you give us consent to do so, such as when you apply for a job.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to your personal information
  • Correction: You can update or correct your information through your profile settings
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional communications
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed to connect teens (ages 13-19) with job opportunities. We take additional measures to protect the privacy of minor users:

  • We require parental consent for users under 18 where legally required
  • We limit the collection of personal information from minors
  • We verify employer legitimacy and job appropriateness for teen workers
  • We provide age-appropriate privacy controls and educational resources

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: support@myworkteens.com

14. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether your information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
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