Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 12, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Email address when subscribing to our newsletter
- Company and job information when posting to our job board
- Layoff tip submissions (company name, details, optional email)
- Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we never store card details)
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data via Vercel Analytics (page views, referrers, browser type)
- IP addresses (anonymized and not stored long-term)
- Cookies for essential site functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
- Send newsletter updates about layoffs, job market trends, and career advice
- Process job board listings and payments
- Improve our content and user experience through analytics
- Respond to inquiries and tip submissions
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Stripe — for secure payment processing
- Supabase — for database hosting (encrypted at rest)
- Vercel — for website hosting and analytics
- Beehiiv — for newsletter delivery
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for all data transmission. Database access is restricted to authenticated service accounts. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and never touches our servers.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email)
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
6. Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. Vercel Analytics uses privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics.
7. Children's Privacy
LayoffWatcher is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@layoffwatcher.com.