Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Offshore Job Alerts ("we", "us", "our") is operated from Sofia, Bulgaria (EU). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

1. Service Operator (Data Controller)

Offshore Job Alerts is operated by:

Ilia Kopranov
Registered location: Sofia, Bulgaria (EU)
Contact: info@offshorejobalerts.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

• Email address: To send you job alerts and account communications
• Alert preferences: Keywords and country filters you configure (e.g. "engineer", "USA")
• Subscription data: Subscription status (including trial_no_card and trial_expired), plan type, billing period dates, trial end date (trial_ends_at), and Paddle customer/subscription identifiers — used to manage your account and determine active access
• Analytics data: Basic usage data through Google Analytics (pages visited, device type) — only if you consent

We do not collect passwords or payment card details. Card data is entered directly into Paddle's checkout and never passes through our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Send you offshore and maritime job alerts matching your selected roles and country
• Manage your subscription and send billing-related communications, including free trial warning emails (day 13) and trial expiry notifications
• Improve our service based on usage patterns

We never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 13(1)(c))

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): Delivering the job alert service, managing your subscription or card-less free trial, and sending billing and account communications (including trial status notifications). Without this processing, we cannot provide the service.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Collecting usage data via Google Analytics — only after you click "Accept Analytics" in the cookie consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Security monitoring and fraud prevention necessary to protect the integrity of our service. Our interests do not override your data protection rights.

5. Data Processors & Storage

Our service is operated from Bulgaria (European Union). We use the following third-party data processors, each bound by data processing agreements and applicable data protection law:

• Google LLC — database and cloud infrastructure hosting. Certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. Data may be processed in the US and EU.
• Paddle.com Market Ltd — payment processing and subscription management. Acts as merchant of record; receives your email address and processes subscription lifecycle events. Paddle is based in the UK and complies with UK GDPR.
• Resend Inc. — transactional email delivery (job alerts, login links, billing notifications). Receives your email address solely to deliver emails on our behalf. Based in the US.
• Google LLC (Analytics) — usage analytics via Google Analytics, only if you consent. Data is processed under Google's standard contractual clauses.

We do not transfer your data to any other third parties, and we never sell or rent your personal data.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under EU data protection law (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update incorrect information
• Deletion: Request removal of your data from our system
• Unsubscribe: Stop receiving job alerts at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at info@offshorejobalerts.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

• Active subscription accounts (email address, alert preferences, subscription status): retained for the duration of your active subscription, plus 30 days after cancellation to allow reactivation, then deleted.
• Free trial accounts (unverified): if you start a card-less free trial but do not verify your email address, your account data is hard-deleted after 7 days. A one-way hashed record of the email address is retained for 12 months solely to prevent trial abuse.
• Free trial accounts (expired): if your 14-day card-less trial ends without upgrading, your account data is retained for up to 12 months to allow reactivation, then deleted.
• Billing records (Paddle transaction identifiers, billing period dates): retained for 7 years to comply with EU and Bulgarian accounting law.
• Email delivery logs (sent timestamps, delivery status): retained for 90 days by Resend, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data (Google Analytics): retained for 26 months (Google's default data retention setting), provided you have given consent.

If your account has no active subscription and you have not engaged with the service for more than 12 months, we will delete your account data automatically.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We use the following cookies on this site:

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration	Requires Consent
_ga, _ga_*	Google Analytics	Usage analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site	2 years	Yes — set only after you click "Accept Analytics"
paddle_vid	Paddle	Payment fraud prevention and visitor identification during checkout	1 year	No — set only when you initiate a checkout (strictly necessary for payment processing)

You can withdraw analytics consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security practices, including HTTPS encryption and secure access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our service evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

By using Offshore Job Alerts, you agree to these terms.

1. Service Description

Offshore Job Alerts is a job notification service that sends email alerts about offshore and maritime job opportunities. We aggregate publicly available job listings and send them to subscribers based on their selected country.

This is an alert service only. We do not place candidates in jobs, provide recruitment services, or guarantee employment.

2. Subscription & Pricing

Offshore Job Alerts is a paid subscription service. Current pricing:

• Monthly plan: $7.90/month
• Annual plan: $79/year (save approximately 17%)
• A 14-day card-less free trial is available — no payment information required. Trial access begins when you verify your email address via the magic link we send
• Paid plans bill immediately upon checkout completion — there is no trial period attached to the monthly or annual plans
• All pricing is displayed in USD and confirmed before you complete checkout

Payments are processed by Paddle, our authorised reseller. Your paid subscription starts immediately upon checkout completion.

3. No Guarantees

We provide job alerts on an "as is" basis. We do not guarantee:

• That any specific job will be available or suitable for you
• Employment or interview opportunities
• The accuracy of third-party job listings
• Uninterrupted service (we may experience downtime)

4. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide a valid email address
• Not use our service for spam or illegal purposes
• Verify job details independently before applying

5. Cancellation & Refunds

You can cancel your subscription at any time from your dashboard or by contacting us at info@offshorejobalerts.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you retain full access until then.

No-card free trial: The 14-day free trial requires no payment information. To end your trial early, simply do not log in — your account will be automatically removed after the trial period without any charge. There is nothing to cancel and no payment to reverse.

Refunds are not provided for partial billing periods on paid plans.

You can unsubscribe from job alert emails independently at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, without cancelling your subscription.

6. EU Consumer Withdrawal Rights

If you are an EU consumer, you have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days of subscription activation without giving any reason (EU Consumer Rights Directive, Art. 9).

To exercise this right, contact us at info@offshorejobalerts.com with a clear statement of your decision to withdraw before the 14-day period expires.

Card-less free trial: No payment is taken for the 14-day card-less trial, so there is no sum to reimburse. If you do not wish to continue, simply allow the trial to expire — no action is required and no charge will occur.

Paid subscriptions — exception for digital content: Paid plans (monthly or annual) bill immediately upon checkout. If you start receiving job alerts during the 14-day withdrawal window, you expressly consent to early performance and acknowledge that the right of withdrawal is lost upon commencement of delivery of digital content.

If you withdraw from a paid subscription before receiving any job alerts, we will process a full refund within 14 days. If delivery has already commenced and you withdraw within the 14-day window, we will reimburse the unused pro-rata portion of your current billing period, processed within 14 days of receiving your withdrawal notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

Offshore Job Alerts is provided for informational purposes. We are not liable for:

• Job application outcomes
• Actions taken based on job alerts
• Third-party website content or accuracy
• Lost opportunities due to service interruptions

Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service (if any).

8. Intellectual Property

All content on offshorejobalerts.com, including logos, text, and design, is owned by us or licensed to us. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Bulgaria and the European Union. Any disputes will be resolved in Bulgarian courts.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms as needed. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.