🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CareeRocket, the AI-powered career acceleration platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your data when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with the best possible career acceleration experience:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile details
• Resume Data: CV content, skills, work experience, and education
• Contact Details: Phone number, LinkedIn profile, GitHub profile (encrypted)
• Job Preferences: Career goals, salary expectations, location preferences
• Application Data: Job applications, interview feedback, and career progress
• Usage Analytics: Platform interaction data to improve our AI algorithms
• AI Interactions: Conversations with our AI systems for optimization purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information enables us to provide personalized career acceleration services:

• AI-powered resume optimization and job matching
• Automated job applications and interview scheduling
• Personalized career insights and recommendations
• Interview preparation and feedback
• Platform improvements and feature development
• Security monitoring and fraud prevention
• Customer support and communications

4. Data Security & Encryption

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We maintain strict control over your data and only share information when necessary:

• Job Platforms: Anonymous application data to LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job boards
• AI Services: Anonymized data to OpenAI and Anthropic for resume optimization
• Payment Processors: Billing information to Stripe and Paystack for subscription management
• Email Services: Contact information to SendGrid for communications
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights & Controls

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: Request a complete copy of your data
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request complete account and data deletion
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request data deletion at any time, and we will permanently remove your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. GDPR Compliance

CareeRocket is fully GDPR compliant. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our platform.