Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Last updated: September 2, 2025
Data Controller
CareerCheck
Information We Collect
Account Information
- • Name and email address (when you create an account)
- • Profile information (job title, experience, skills, education)
- • Account preferences and settings
Usage Data
- • Job postings you analyze and application data
- • Tool usage and interaction patterns
- • Browser information, IP address, and device identifiers
- • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Payment Information
- • Payment data processed securely through Stripe
- • Billing address and transaction history
- • We do not store credit card information directly
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision (Legal Basis: Contract)
- • Provide job fit analysis and career recommendations
- • Maintain your account and user profile
- • Process payments and manage subscriptions
- • Deliver customer support
Service Improvement (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest)
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- • Develop new features and enhance user experience
- • Conduct research and analytics
Communication (Legal Basis: Consent/Contract)
- • Send service-related notifications and updates
- • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Legal Compliance (Legal Basis: Legal Obligation)
- • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- • Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms
- • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
- • Stripe: Payment processing (EU-based, GDPR compliant)
- • Vercel: Hosting and infrastructure (GDPR compliant)
- • OpenAI/Anthropic: AI-powered job analysis
- • Resend: Email delivery services
Legal Requirements
- • When required by law, regulation, or court order
- • To protect our rights, property, or safety
- • In connection with legal proceedings
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access Right
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification Right
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure Right
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Portability Right
Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
Objection Right
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Restriction Right
Request limitation of how we process your data.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
privacy@careercheck.io
We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Data Security and Retention
Security Measures
- • Data encryption in transit and at rest
- • Regular security assessments and monitoring
- • Access controls and authentication requirements
- • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
Data Retention
- • Account data: Retained while your account is active
- • Usage data: Retained for up to 3 years for analytics
- • Payment data: Retained as required by tax law (10 years)
- • Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- • Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic functionality, authentication, and security. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our site to improve user experience.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings for enhanced functionality.
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- • Posting the updated policy on our website
- • Sending an email notification to registered users
- • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@careercheck.io
Data Protection Officer: dpo@careercheck.io