Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

Personal Information

Name and email address when you create an account
Profile information you choose to provide
Contact information for customer support
Payment information for premium features (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Professional Information

CV/Resume files and content
Work experience and education history
Skills and certifications
Job preferences and career goals

Device and Usage Information

Device type, operating system, and version
App usage patterns and feature interactions
Crash reports and performance data
IP address and general location (country/region level only)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Provide core job matching and application services
Process and track your job applications
Send personalized job recommendations
Improve our AI-powered matching algorithms
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Send important service updates and notifications
Analyze app usage to improve user experience
Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent for specific purposes
With employers when you apply to jobs (only application-specific information)
With trusted service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
In connection with a business transfer or acquisition (with prior notice)

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Staff training on data protection and privacy
Incident response procedures for potential breaches
Compliance with applicable data protection regulations

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Account information: Until you delete your account
CV and professional data: Until you remove or update it
Application history: For up to 3 years after application
Usage analytics: In aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely
Support communications: For up to 2 years

You may request deletion of your data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
Restriction: Limit how we process your information
Objection: Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

How to exercise your rights: To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@apply4me.io or through the app settings.

7. Mobile App Permissions

Our app may request the following permissions:

Storage: To save and access your CV files and documents
Camera: To scan documents or take profile photos (optional)
Notifications: To send job alerts and application updates
Network Access: To connect to our services and sync data
Location: To find location-relevant job opportunities (optional, general area only)

Permission Control: You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app may integrate with third-party services to enhance functionality:

Authentication providers (Google, LinkedIn) for secure login
Cloud storage services for CV backup and sync
Analytics services for app improvement (data anonymized)
Payment processors for premium features
Job board APIs for expanded job listings

Important: These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and European Union. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by regulatory authorities
Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
Your explicit consent for specific transfers
Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes through:

We will notify you through:

In-app notifications
Email notifications to your registered address
Prominent notice on our website
Updated 'Last Modified' date in this policy

Continued Use: Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@apply4me.io
Support: contact@apply4me.io
In-app: Use the 'Contact Support' feature

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

13. Regulatory Compliance

This Privacy Policy and our data practices comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, USA
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada
Other applicable local data protection laws