Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to everything we do. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At ApplyIntelligent, we believe that your personal information belongs to you. We're committed to being transparent about our data practices and giving you control over your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

This policy applies to all users of the ApplyIntelligent platform, including our website, mobile applications, and any related services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, professional information (current job title, company, experience level), resume content, and account preferences.

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and technical information about your device and browser.

Resume and Career Data

When you upload or create resumes through our platform, we process and store this information to provide our AI-powered optimization services. This includes analyzing text, formatting, and providing improvement suggestions.

Job Application Data

We track and store information about job applications you submit through our platform, including application status, employer responses, and analytics to help improve your job search success.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our AI-powered career services, including resume optimization, ATS scoring, cover letter generation, and job matching.

Personalization

Your data helps us personalize your experience, recommend relevant job opportunities, and provide tailored career insights based on your profile and goals.

Communication

We use your contact information to send you service-related notifications, account updates, and optional marketing communications (which you can opt out of at any time).

Analytics and Improvement

We analyze usage patterns and user feedback to improve our platform, develop new features, and enhance the effectiveness of our AI algorithms.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your career data and personal information remain private and secure.

Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, such as cloud hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Job Applications

When you apply to jobs through our platform, we share only the information necessary for your application (resume, cover letter, contact information) with the specific employers you choose to apply to.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ApplyIntelligent, our users, or others.

Data Security and Protection

Encryption

All data transmission is protected using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption. Your sensitive information is encrypted both in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption.

Access Controls

We implement strict access controls and authentication measures. Only authorized personnel with a legitimate business need can access user data, and all access is logged and monitored.

Infrastructure Security

Our platform is hosted on secure, SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure with regular security assessments, automated backups, and disaster recovery procedures.

Regular Security Audits

We conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential security risks.

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Portability

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a machine-readable format. This includes your resume content, application history, and account information.

Data Correction and Updates

You can update, correct, or modify your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. We will permanently delete your information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or updating your preferences in your account settings.

Cookie Management

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our platform.

Data Retention

Active Accounts

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and as necessary to provide our services, improve our platform, and comply with legal obligations.

Inactive Accounts

If your account remains inactive for 3 years, we will send you a notification and may delete your account and associated data unless you opt to keep it active.

Legal and Business Requirements

Some information may be retained for longer periods as required by law, for tax and accounting purposes, or to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

We comply with applicable international data protection laws, including GDPR for European users and CCPA for California residents.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If we learn that we have collected personal information of a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.

Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and user experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. You can opt out of these at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@applyintelligent.com

Address: 548 Market Street, Suite 35410, San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567