Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
1. Data Controller
ChillJobs is operated from Spain. For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection law (LOPDGDD), the data controller is:
- Service: ChillJobs
- Website: chilljobs.online
- Contact: hello@chilljobs.online
2. What We Collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our service:
| Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Email & name (via Google Sign-In) | Account authentication | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Payment info (processed by Stripe) | Pro subscription billing | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Anonymous page views & load times | Service improvement | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) | Show relevant ads | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
We never see or store your credit card details — Stripe handles all payment processing directly.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Authenticate your account and manage your subscription
- Show you personalized job results based on your filters
- Improve the service through anonymous analytics (Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights)
- Display advertising via Google AdSense (only with your consent)
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Third-Party Services
We share data with the following processors, each under their own privacy policies:
- Google OAuth — authentication. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or at aboutads.info. How Google uses data
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Vercel — hosting and analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
5. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party processors (Google, Stripe, Vercel) are based in the United States. These transfers are protected by:
- The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
You can request details about the specific safeguards in place by contacting us at hello@chilljobs.online.
6. Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Provider | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication session token | ChillJobs | No (strictly necessary) |
| Analytics | Anonymous page views, load times | Vercel | No (legitimate interest) |
| Advertising | Personalized ad serving, frequency capping | Google AdSense | Yes |
When you first visit our site, a consent banner asks you to accept or decline advertising cookies. Advertising cookies are blocked by default until you give explicit consent (via Google Consent Mode v2).
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer, or by clearing your browser's local storage and revisiting the site. If you decline, ads will still appear but will not be personalized.
7. Data Retention
- Account data: Kept while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account deletion or cancellation.
- Analytics data: Anonymous and aggregated. Retained indefinitely as it cannot be linked to individuals.
- Advertising cookies: Managed by Google per their cookie policy. Cleared when you withdraw consent.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Access (Art. 15) — Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification (Art. 16) — Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure (Art. 17) — Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction (Art. 18) — Limit how we process your data
- Portability (Art. 20) — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection (Art. 21) — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)) — Withdraw consent for advertising cookies at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@chilljobs.online with the subject line "GDPR Request". We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) at www.aepd.es or with your local supervisory authority.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, email hello@chilljobs.online with the subject line "CCPA Request". We will respond within 45 days.
10. Children's Privacy
ChillJobs is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests: hello@chilljobs.online
See also our Legal Notice and Terms of Service.