Last Updated: April 29, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to GovtCareerHub.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). At GovtCareerHub.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your information, including in connection with our affiliate marketing practices. This Affiliate Marketing Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share data when you interact with affiliate marketing content on our website.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our main Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a practice where we earn commissions by promoting third-party products or services. When you click on affiliate links on our website and subsequently make a purchase or complete another qualifying action, we may receive compensation from the affiliated company.
Information We Collect
When you interact with affiliate content on GovtCareerHub.com, we may collect the following information:
- Click data: When you click on affiliate links, we track these interactions
- Device information: Type of device, browser, operating system
- IP address and general location data
- Browsing behavior: Pages visited, time spent on pages, interactions with affiliate content
- Transaction data: When you make purchases through our affiliate links (though we typically don’t receive personally identifiable transaction details)
How We Use Affiliate Marketing Information
We use the information collected through our affiliate marketing program for the following purposes:
- To track affiliate conversions and earn commissions
- To analyze the effectiveness of our affiliate content
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To personalize content and recommendations
- To fulfill our contractual obligations to affiliate partners
- To generate aggregated performance reports
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our affiliate marketing program utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor your interactions with affiliate content. These technologies allow us to:
- Track clicks on affiliate links
- Attribute conversions to the appropriate source
- Ensure we receive proper credit for referrals
- Remember your preferences regarding affiliate content
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our affiliate programs and your experience on our website.
Sharing of Information
We may share anonymized or aggregated data collected through our affiliate marketing program with:
- Affiliate partners: To verify conversions and calculate commissions
- Affiliate networks: Third-party platforms that manage affiliate relationships
- Analytics providers: To help us understand performance and user behavior
- Service providers: Companies that assist us in operating our affiliate programs
We do not sell your personal information to third parties, though we may share anonymized data with our affiliate partners as necessary to operate the program.
Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA, UK, and Similar Jurisdictions)
We process your information based on:
- Legitimate interests: To operate our business, including our affiliate marketing program
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to certain data processing activities
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you and our affiliate partners
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights regarding affiliate marketing data, please contact us at privacy@govtcareerhub.com.
Affiliate Link Disclosure
We clearly identify affiliate links on our website using one or more of the following methods:
- Disclosure statements near affiliate links
- Section disclaimers on pages containing affiliate content
- General disclosures in our Terms of Service
- “*” or similar notation near affiliate links
- “Affiliate link” or similar text associated with links
Children’s Privacy
Our affiliate marketing program and website are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
As part of our affiliate marketing operations, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards when transferring data internationally, including standard contractual clauses and similar mechanisms.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Affiliate Marketing Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on our website with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our affiliate marketing practices or this privacy policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@govtcareerhub.com
- Contact Form: https://govtcareerhub.com/contact-us/
Specific Affiliate Network Compliance
Amazon Associates Program
As a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, we are required to inform you that GovtCareerHub.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Amazon may use cookies to track your interactions with our affiliate links. These cookies allow Amazon to know that you were referred from our website.
Other Affiliate Partners
We may participate in other affiliate programs, including but not limited to:
- Other Partners
Each program may have its own tracking methods and privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these companies when clicking through affiliate links.
Compliance with Regulations
This Affiliate Marketing Privacy Policy is designed to comply with relevant regulations, including:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- Other applicable state, federal, and international privacy laws
By using GovtCareerHub.com and interacting with our affiliate content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Affiliate Marketing Privacy Policy.
