Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to Annota.work and related services (the “Services”).

1) Who Controls Your Data

Annota.work (“Annota”, “we”, “us”) is the data controller for information we process about you while providing the Services.

2) Data We Collect (incl. Cookies & Local Storage)

3) Cookies & Local Storage

We only use essential cookies needed to operate the site, maintain your session, and protect your account. We do not use advertising cookies and we do not run third-party tracking pixels.

In plain English

Our cookies keep you signed in and secure. That’s it—no marketing trackers.

  • Session cookie: Authenticates you while logged in; expires when you sign out or after a short inactivity period.
  • CSRF/anti-abuse token (if present): Helps prevent fraudulent requests; short-lived.
  • Preference storage (optional): Simple UI preferences (e.g., “favorites” state) may be stored locally on your device.

Because these are strictly necessary, many jurisdictions do not require consent banners. We disclose them here for transparency.

  • Account & Profile: Email, password (hashed), display name, and optional company details (name, logo, description).
  • Content: Job listings, tags, and other information you provide to publish or manage roles.
  • Transactional: Payment status, plan, and subscription metadata from our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full card numbers.
  • Device & Log: Basic logs for security and troubleshooting (IP address, user-agent, timestamps, pages viewed).
  • Communications: Messages you send us (support requests, feedback) and your email preferences.

4) How We Use Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe.
  • Secure accounts, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms.
  • Send essential communications (e.g., account notices, receipts). Marketing emails are sent only if you opt in and you can unsubscribe anytime.

7) International Transfers

We may process information in countries other than where you live. When we transfer personal data, we use safeguards recognized by applicable law (e.g., standard contractual clauses) when required.

  • Contract: To deliver the Services you request.
  • Legitimate interests: Security, service improvement, and fraud prevention.
  • Legal obligation: Compliance with tax and accounting rules.
  • Consent: Only where we ask for it (e.g., optional newsletters).

6) Sharing & Service Providers

We share data with trusted providers solely to operate the Services:

  • Payments: Stripe (payment processing, subscriptions).
  • Infrastructure: Hosting and database providers to run the website and store data securely.

We do not sell your personal information.

8) Retention & Security

9) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including password hashing, HTTPS, access controls, and regular updates. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password and keep your credentials confidential.

  • Account data: kept while your account is active; deleted upon request or after inactivity consistent with our retention practices.
  • Payment records: retained for periods required by law (e.g., tax and accounting).
  • Logs: short-term security logs are rotated on a schedule.

10) Your Rights

Your rights may include: access, correction, deletion, portability, and the right to object or restrict certain processing. To exercise a right, contact us at privacy@annota.work. You also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority.

11) Children

The Services are not intended for individuals under 16 (or the age required by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12) Region-Specific Notices

This Policy will be governed and applied in line with the laws that apply to you based on your place of residence or business, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Where no specific jurisdiction is mandated, this Policy will be interpreted under generally accepted privacy principles.

13) Changes & Contact

14) Contact Us

Questions or requests? Email privacy@annota.work or support@annota.work.

We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices. If we make material changes, we’ll provide reasonable notice (e.g., posting here or emailing account holders).