1. Introduction
Remote OK (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is an unofficial Android guide app that helps users discover publicly available remote job listings and use simple on-device career tools.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we handle, how it is used, how ads work in the App, and the choices available to you.
By using the App, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
2. Unofficial app notice
This App is unofficial.
Remote OK is an independent guide / job-finding helper. It is not an official app of Remotive, Arbeitnow, RemoteOK.com, Google, any employer, or any other brand.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or owned by those parties.
This App is not a brand copy or clone of any official product.
Company names, logos, and job-site brands shown in the App belong to their respective owners.
Always verify job details on the employer’s or listing site’s own website before you apply.
3. Who we are
App name: Remote OK
Android package: com.remoteok.app
Status: unofficial guide app (not an official brand product)
Purpose: job discovery helper and unofficial career guide
Privacy contact: support@remoteok.app
In-app contact: Settings → Help & contact
4. Privacy principles
No account creation or forced sign-in is required.
We do not sell your personal data.
Browsing jobs does not require bank details or identity-card photos.
Most preferences and saved jobs remain on your device.
The App may show ads via Google AdMob to support free access.
When you leave the App to apply on a third-party site, that site’s privacy policy applies.
5. Information we collect
On-device data: cached job listings, bookmarks, recent searches, app settings, optional resume draft text, and basic sync status.
Network data: when you refresh jobs, the App requests public job data from third-party sources (such as Remotive, Arbeitnow, and RemoteOK.com). Those requests may include standard technical data such as IP address and device/user-agent information under those providers’ policies.
Advertising data: when ads are shown, Google AdMob may collect advertising identifiers, IP address, device and app information, and limited ad interaction data.
Support data: if you email support@remoteok.app, we receive your message and any details you include.
We do not upload your bookmarks or resume draft to third-party job sites.
Please do not send passwords or sensitive identity documents by email.
6. How we use information
To show and refresh remote job listings.
To remember your bookmarks and preferences.
To provide career helper features you choose to use.
To show advertisements that help keep the App free.
To respond to support requests.
To maintain security and fix bugs.
We do not sell your personal data, and we do not use your bookmarks or resume draft to build advertising profiles for sale.
7. Notifications
If you enable notifications, the App or system may show alerts you configured.
You can turn notifications off in App Settings and Android system settings.
8. Optional diagnostics
If a “Help improve the app” option appears in Settings, it is OFF by default.
Only if you turn it on may limited diagnostic information be collected.
You may leave this option off at any time.
9. Advertising (Google AdMob)
The App uses Google AdMob to show ads (banner and interstitial).
Google may collect Advertising ID, IP, device/app info, and ad interaction data.
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
You can manage ad personalization in Google / Android Ads settings.
10. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share bookmarks or resume draft with employers through this App.
Apply / external links go to third-party sites under their own policies.
AdMob may process advertising data as described above.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect against fraud/abuse.
11. Data retention
Local data stays on your device until you clear storage or uninstall.
Google ad data is retained under Google’s policies.
Support emails are kept only as long as needed.
12. Security
We take reasonable steps appropriate for an on-device guide app.
No method of electronic storage is completely secure.
Keep your device locked and updated.
13. Children’s privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country).
We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.
Contact us if you believe a child sent personal data by email.
14. Your rights and choices
Clear bookmarks/searches; clear app storage; uninstall; turn off notifications.
Keep diagnostics off; manage ad personalization on your device.
Email support@remoteok.app for requests about information you sent by email.
Local privacy laws may give you additional rights.
15. International users
Job sources, advertising partners, and support email may involve processing in different countries.
Internet communications may cross borders, subject to applicable law.
16. Third-party services
The App shows guidance based on public remote-job information.
Mentioning other brands does not create partnership or endorsement.
This Policy does not cover third-party websites you visit after leaving the App.
17. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date will change when a revised Policy is published.
Continued use after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
18. Contact us
In the App: Settings → Help & contact