Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account on Connectez, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile information you provide
1.2 Resume Data
To provide our resume building services, we collect and store:
- Personal information (name, contact details, work experience)
- Educational background
- Skills and certifications
- Project information
- Resume content and formatting preferences
1.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Error logs and performance data
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Generate and optimize your resumes using AI
- Provide customer support
- Process payments for premium features
2.2 AI Processing
Your resume data may be processed by AI services to provide:
- Content optimization and suggestions
- ATS compatibility improvements
- Job-specific tailoring
- Writing assistance and feedback
2.3 Service Improvement
We use aggregated, anonymized data to:
- Improve our AI algorithms
- Enhance user experience
- Develop new features
- Monitor platform performance
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Services
We may share your data with:
- AI Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI services for resume optimization
- Authentication: Supabase for secure login and user management
- Payment Processing: Stripe for handling premium subscriptions
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics services to improve our platform
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
3.3 We Never Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
- Data backup and recovery procedures
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Account Management
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Download your data in a portable format
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
5.2 Data Portability
You can export your resume data at any time through your account settings.
5.3 Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account remains active
- Necessary to provide our services
- Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
Resume data is typically retained for up to 2 years after account deletion for backup purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
8. Children's Privacy
Connectez is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@connectez.com
- Address: [Your Business Address]
11. Open Source Considerations
Connectez is an open-source project. While the code is publicly available, this does not affect the privacy of your personal data, which remains protected under this policy.
Self-Hosting Option
For maximum data privacy, you can self-host Connectez using your own infrastructure and API keys. When self-hosting, you have complete control over your data and how it's processed.