Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

Potion House is a registered business name in California and operates as a sole proprietorship under California law. We operate the website FindHireTides.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you.

Note: FindHireTides.com is designed for use by individuals located in the United States. We do not intentionally offer services or target individuals outside the United States.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Email Address
  • Job Title (not required to be personal)
  • Salary (not required to be personal)
  • Location (not required to be personal, e.g., zip or city)
  • Industry (not required to be personal)
  • Device and Usage Information (via Google Analytics)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security Numbers, health data, or biometric information.

2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from you (via forms on our site).
  • Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies, including Google Analytics, which collects:
    • Device type and operating system.
    • Browser type and version.
    • IP address (approximate location).
    • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sites.
    • Clickstream data.

3. How We Use Information

  • Provide, improve, and personalize our services.
  • Analyze job market trends and user interaction.
  • Communicate with you, including newsletters or marketing emails, which may contain advertisements or sponsored messages (you can opt-out at any time).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/EEA Visitors)

While our services are intended for users located in the United States, if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services and analyze usage).
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information:

  • With trusted service providers for site operation, analytics, and communication.
  • With third-party APIs such as USAJobs, CareerJet, and BLS for job market data.
  • If required by law.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Site functionality.
  • Analytics via Google Analytics.

For more details or to manage your cookie preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. This includes encryption of data in transit, secure storage systems, and access controls to minimize risks.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Your Rights (California & EU/EEA Residents)

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell or share your data for cross-context behavioral advertising).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct or delete your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.

12. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under this policy, please email us at hello@findhiretides.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in relation to your personal data.

14. Third-Party Links and Data Sources

FindHireTides.com may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We aggregate job market data from third-party sources, including USAJobs, CareerJet, and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These data providers are subject to their own privacy policies and terms.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date or through other reasonable means.

16. Contact Us

Potion House
184 Waverly Drive, Alhambra, CA 91801
Email: hello@findhiretides.com

For more information about our data practices, please see our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.