SalaryGuide.com Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 22, 2025

At SalaryGuide.com, we're committed to protecting your privacy while helping you understand your market value. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

What You Give Us

Account Information

• Name and email address
• Username and password
• Location (city, state, country)

Salary Data

• Current and past compensation details
• Job titles and experience levels
• Company names and employment history
• Benefits and equity information

Payment Information

• Credit card details (processed securely by Stripe)
• Billing addresses and transaction history

Communications

• Messages you send us
• Support requests and feedback
• Negotiation coaching session notes

What We Collect Automatically

Usage Data

• Pages you visit and features you use
• Time spent on different sections
• Search queries and filters applied
• Device and browser information

Technical Information

• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• App performance and error logs

2. How We Use Your Information

Core Services

• Platform Operation: Maintain your account and provide salary data access
• Data Aggregation: Combine submissions to create market insights
• Personalization: Show relevant salary comparisons and market data
• Customer Support: Respond to questions and provide assistance

Negotiation Services

• Coaching Delivery: Provide personalized salary negotiation guidance
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your negotiation outcomes and success
• Service Improvement: Enhance our coaching methodologies

Business Operations

• Employer Services: Create aggregated reports for HR teams and employers
• Platform Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Marketing: Send updates about new features and services (with opt-out)
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and prevent fraud

Data Usage & Privacy Protection

We use individual salary submissions to create market insights while protecting your privacy:

• Minimum Threshold: Company-specific data only appears when we have 5+ submissions
• Anonymization: All direct personal identifiers (names, emails, contact info) are removed
• Individual Records: Anonymous salary submissions are viewable by employers and users
• Aggregated Analysis: Create salary ranges, trends, and market benchmarks
• Commercial Use: Both individual (anonymized) and aggregated data becomes part of our employer services

3. How We Share Information

What We Never Share

• Your name, email, or personal contact details with employers or publicly
• Direct personal identifiers (names, emails, phone numbers) in any salary data
• Data combinations that could reasonably identify individuals through additional privacy protections
• Private communications or coaching session details
• Payment information (except with our secure payment processor)

What We Do Share

Public Salary Data

• Anonymous individual submissions: Job title, salary, experience, company (without personal identifiers)
• Company-specific data: When we have 5+ submissions to protect individual privacy
• Market insights: Salary ranges, trends, and benchmarks

Service Providers

• Stripe: Payment processing (covered by their privacy policy)
• Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and platform operations
• Analytics: Website performance and user experience tools
• Support Tools: Customer service and communication platforms

Employer Services

• Anonymized salary database access: Individual salary records without personal identifiers
• Advanced filtering tools: Search by company, role, location, experience
• Market analysis reports: Compensation trends and competitive intelligence
• Custom benchmarking: Tailored salary data for HR teams

Legal Requirements

• Law Enforcement: When required by valid legal process
• Safety Protection: To prevent fraud or protect user safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale

4. Your Privacy Rights

Account Control

• Access: View and download your salary data anytime
• Update: Modify your information through your account settings
• Delete: Request complete account and data deletion
• Export: Get a copy of your data in a portable format

Communication Preferences

• Marketing Emails: Opt out of promotional communications
• Service Updates: Continue receiving important account notifications
• Coaching Follow-ups: Manage post-session communication preferences

Data Usage Control

• Aggregation Opt-out: Request exclusion from aggregated datasets
• Employer Visibility: Control which companies can see relevant market data
• Research Participation: Choose whether to participate in salary studies

5. Cookies & Tracking

What We Use

Essential Cookies

• Login sessions and account security
• Platform functionality and preferences
• Shopping cart and payment processing

Analytics Cookies

• Website usage patterns and popular features
• Performance monitoring and error tracking
• User experience optimization

Marketing Cookies

• Advertising effectiveness measurement
• Social media integration
• Personalized content delivery

Your Choices

• Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies anytime
• Opt-out Tools: Use industry standard opt-out mechanisms
• Mobile Settings: Control app-based tracking on your device

6. Data Security

How We Protect Your Information

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption for data in transit and at rest
• Secure hosting with regular security updates
• Multi-factor authentication for sensitive operations
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

Operational Safeguards

• Limited employee access on need-to-know basis
• Regular security training for all staff
• Incident response plans and monitoring
• Third-party security assessments

Data Minimization

• Collect only necessary information
• Regular data cleanup and archival
• Automated deletion of outdated information

7. International Data Transfer

SalaryGuide.com is based in the United States. If you're outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your country. We comply with applicable international privacy laws and provide appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

SalaryGuide.com is designed for working professionals and requires users to be at least 18 years old. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect:

• New features or services
• Changes in privacy laws
• Improvements to our data practices
• User feedback and requests

When we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or prominent website notice.

10. Contact Us

For all inquiries:
Email: support@salaryguide.com

Mailing address:
SalaryGuide.com Inc.
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]