Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Wage Atlas (Summit Lane Digital, LLC) collects, uses, and protects your information.
Wage Atlas is a brand of Summit Lane Digital, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- Email address and display name
- Payment information for optional PDF purchases
- Profile preferences and settings
- Search queries and usage patterns
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and device information
- Page views and interaction data
- Referral sources and navigation patterns
How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: To provide salary data, career insights, and personalized recommendations
- Account Management: To authenticate users and manage account preferences
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
- Communication: To send service updates, security alerts, and marketing (with consent)
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality, authentication, and security.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with our site to improve services.
Advertising Cookies
Used to display relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness.
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.
Data Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure database storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and employee training
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access & Portability
Request access to your personal data and receive it in a portable format.
Correction & Updates
Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Opt-Out
Withdraw consent for marketing communications and data processing.
Paid Partnerships & Sponsored Placements
Wage Atlas may display sponsored program placements from workforce development and training partners. These are paid advertisements, clearly labeled on the site. Sponsor modules may use cookies or tracking parameters on outbound links consistent with our advertising and affiliate practices.
We do not sell your personal information to sponsors. Sponsorship reporting uses aggregate impression and click metrics only.
Affiliate Relationships & Disclosure
Wage Atlas participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate Partners
We maintain affiliate relationships with:
- Job boards and career platforms (ZipRecruiter, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, etc.)
- Education and training platforms (Coursera, Udemy, Skillshare, edX, etc.)
- Resume services (TopResume, Resume.io, Zety, etc.)
- Career resources and professional development tools
Transparency & Objectivity
Our affiliate relationships help us keep Wage Atlas free and accessible. We only recommend products and services we believe will be valuable to our users. All opinions, reviews, and recommendations are our own and are not influenced by affiliate commissions. We clearly disclose affiliate relationships where applicable.
Tracking & Cookies
When you click on affiliate links, our partners may place cookies on your device to track referrals. These cookies help us receive credit for referrals and do not collect personal information beyond what is necessary for the affiliate relationship. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Data controller: Summit Lane Digital, LLC
Email: privacy@wageatlas.com
Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days
Address: Summit Lane Digital, LLC, c/o Registered Agent, Cheyenne, WY, United States
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.