Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 16, 2024
1. Information Collection
We collect minimal information necessary to provide our CV analysis services:
- Authentication Data: Email address, name, and profile information from Google, GitHub, or email/password registration
- CV Content: Resume/CV files uploaded for analysis (temporarily processed)
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we never store full payment card details)
- Usage Data: Analysis history, daily usage limits, and paid report status
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Authenticate your account and maintain your session
- Analyze your CV and provide feedback
- Process payments for premium reports
- Track daily usage limits (3 free analyses per day)
- Improve our AI analysis algorithms
- Send transactional emails (payment confirmations, analysis results)
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:
- CV Files: Stored temporarily during analysis, automatically deleted after processing
- Authentication: Secured using NextAuth.js with encrypted sessions
- Payment Data: Processed through Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure
- Database: Encrypted at rest using industry-standard protocols
- Analysis Results: Retained with your account for reference unless you delete them
4. Third-Party Services
We use these essential services to operate:
- Google OAuth: For Google account authentication
- GitHub OAuth: For GitHub account authentication
- Stripe: For secure payment processing (£7.99 per premium report)
- OpenAI API: For AI-powered CV analysis and feedback generation
We do not:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your CV content with anyone except our AI analysis service
- Use your data for marketing purposes without consent
- Track individual browsing behavior across other websites
5. Payment Information
All payment transactions are processed by Stripe, a PCI Level 1 certified payment processor. We store:
- Payment status (paid/unpaid)
- Payment ID (for refund processing)
- Payment timestamp
We never store your full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or banking details.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all data we have about you
- Delete: Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export: Download your analysis history and feedback reports
- Modify: Update your profile information at any time
- Opt-out: Delete your account to stop all data collection
7. Data Retention
- CV Files: Deleted immediately after analysis completion
- Analysis Results: Retained until you delete your account
- Account Data: Retained until you request account deletion
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for legal and accounting purposes
8. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser storage for:
- Maintaining your login session
- Remembering your theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Developer mode settings (authorized users only)
You can clear these at any time through your browser settings.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you're in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data deletion requests, or concerns:
Email: privacy@cvanalyzer.com
Support: support@cvanalyzer.com
To delete your account and all data:
- Sign in to your account
- Navigate to Settings
- Click "Delete Account"
- Or email us at privacy@cvanalyzer.com
By using our CV analyzer service, you agree to this privacy policy and our Terms of Service.