Privacy Policy for ZipRecruiter
Effective Date: May 28, 2026
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
ZipRecruiter (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Android application (“App”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our services.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Account Information
Name
Email address
Profile details you voluntarily provide
Job Preference Data
Job search queries
Filters and preferences
Saved jobs
Application tracking activity
Resume & Profile Content
Resume files
Skills
Work experience
Education details
Other profile information uploaded by you
Device & App Information
Device type
Operating system version
App version
Language settings
Diagnostic logs
Analytics & Crash Data
We may collect app usage analytics and crash reports through third-party services such as Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Provide core app functionality
Enable job search and profile management
Save preferences and application activity
Personalize recommendations and search results
Send optional job alerts and notifications
Improve app performance and stability
Detect abuse, fraud, or security issues
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your region, we may process your information based on:
Your consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate business interests
Legal compliance obligations
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with:
Analytics and cloud service providers
Crash reporting providers
Hosting infrastructure providers
Legal authorities where required by law
Business entities involved in mergers or acquisitions
All third-party partners are required to protect your information appropriately.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud and abuse
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:
HTTPS encrypted communication
Secure storage systems
Access control measures
Monitoring and security improvements
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below.
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or higher age where required by local law).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence.
Where legally required, we apply appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
10. Permissions Used
The App may request limited permissions necessary for functionality, including:
Internet access
Network state access
Notification permissions for job alerts
We request only permissions strictly necessary for the operation of the App.
11. Third-Party Services
The App may use trusted third-party services, including:
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Google Play Services
These providers may collect limited technical and diagnostic information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted within the App, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact us at:
Email: privacy@ziprecruiter.app