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

Germany
privacy@careercheck.io

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