Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Overview

Optim Recruiting LLC ("we," "us," “Optim Business,” or "our") operates the website optimbusiness.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or purchase a premium subscription.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Registration and Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our free newsletter or purchase a premium subscription, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Name (optional)

  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store credit card details)

  • Billing address (for premium subscriptions)

Contact Forms

When you contact us through our Site, we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

  • Any other information you choose to provide

User Content

If we allow comments or user submissions in the future, we may collect any information you choose to provide in those submissions.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of visit

  • Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

  • Marketing Cookies: Track your visits across websites to deliver relevant advertisements

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Maintain Our Services

  • Deliver newsletter content to subscribers

  • Process premium subscription payments

  • Manage your account and preferences

  • Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests

Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve Site functionality

  • Understand which content resonates with our audience

  • Test new features and improvements

Communications

  • Send you newsletters (if you've subscribed)

  • Send transactional emails (subscription confirmations, billing notifications, etc.)

  • Notify you of important changes to our services or policies

  • Respond to your comments, questions, or feedback

Marketing and Advertising

  • Send promotional communications about premium subscriptions (you can opt-out)

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

  • Serve relevant advertisements through third-party platforms

Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect against fraud and abuse

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of OptimBusiness, our users, or others

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • Email Service Providers for newsletter delivery

  • Payment Processors for subscription billing

  • Analytics Providers for usage analysis

  • Hosting Providers for website hosting

  • Customer Support Tools for managing inquiries

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Affiliate Partners

Our content may include affiliate links to products or services. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission.

Business Transfers

If OptimBusiness is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

  • Subpoenas or court orders

  • Government or law enforcement investigations

  • Protection of our rights or property

  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Your Privacy Rights

Email Communications

Unsubscribe You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us at hell@optimcareers.com. Note that you will still receive transactional emails related to your subscription (e.g., billing confirmations).

Newsletter Preferences You can update your email preferences or frequency through your account settings.

Data Access and Portability

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@optimcareers.com.

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies

  • Accept only first-party cookies

  • Delete cookies after each browsing session

  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking: Google Analytics Opt-out

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@optimcareers.com.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access your personal data

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing your information:

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications

  • Contract: Processing payments and delivering premium subscriptions

  • Legitimate Interests: Site analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvement

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@optimcareers.com.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (SSL/TLS)

  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers (Stripe)

  • Regular security assessments

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Secure data storage

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
Premium Subscribers: Retained for the duration of your subscription plus 7 years for financial records
Usage Data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Support Inquiries: Retained for 2 years

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending an email notification to subscribers (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@optimcareers.com

For GDPR or CCPA Requests:
Email: hello@optimcareers.com
Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line and specify your request (access, deletion, etc.)

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).