Privacy Policy for Career Pal

1. Introduction

Welcome to Career Pal ("we," "our," or "us"). Career Pal is a mobile application that assists users in applying for jobs by leveraging AI technology. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By using Career Pal, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly:

Account Creation: When signing up via email, Google, or Apple OAuth, we collect:
• Name, email address, and physical address (if provided).
• Resume/CV uploaded to your account (stored securely in our database).

Camera Access: Images of job offers captured via your device's camera are processed to extract job details (e.g., company, role, requirements). These images are not stored after processing.

Gmail Permissions: If you grant access to Gmail, we request permission to send emails on your behalf. We do not read, store, or access other parts of your Gmail account.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

• Device information (e.g., OS, IP address).
• Usage data (e.g., features accessed, interactions with AI agents).

3. How We Use Your Information

Core Services:

• Enhance and tailor your resume using AI based on job descriptions.
• Send job applications via email using Gmail permissions (if authorized).
• Process camera images to extract job details and auto-fill application fields.

Account Management:

• Authenticate users via OAuth (Google/Apple) or email.
• Communicate updates, security alerts, or support messages.
• Improvements: Analyze aggregated data to refine AI algorithms and user experience.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Services: We use providers for:
• Cloud storage (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) to host resumes and user data.
• Email delivery (Gmail API) strictly for sending applications.
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor app performance.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.

No Sale of Data: We do not sell or rent your personal information.

5. Data Security

• Resumes, emails, and personal data are encrypted in transit and at rest.
• OAuth tokens (Google/Apple) are stored securely and only used for authentication.
• While we implement industry-standard measures, no system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

• Access/Correction: Update your profile or resume via the app settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data by contacting us. Note: Resumes may be retained for 30 days to complete pending job applications.
• Revoke Access: Disconnect Gmail permissions via your Google account settings.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications.

7. Children's Privacy

Career Pal is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed globally but is handled in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

9. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted in the app with a revised effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests, contact:

Email: contact@careerpal.cc

By using Career Pal, you acknowledge reading and agreeing to this Privacy Policy.