Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AutoJobs, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job application management platform ("Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and phone number
• Profile Information: Work experience, education history, skills, and professional summary
• Resume Data: Information you include in resumes created on our platform
• Application Data: Jobs you apply to, cover letters, and application status updates
• Communications: Messages you send us or content you provide in support requests

2.2 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, including:

• OAuth Providers: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture
• Email Integration: When you connect Gmail, we receive OAuth tokens to send emails on your behalf

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on our platform
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process and track your job applications
• Send job applications on your behalf via connected email accounts
• Generate and customize resumes based on your profile
• Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

When you apply to jobs, your resume and cover letter are sent to prospective employers as you direct. You control which information is shared in each application.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Service, including cloud hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Secure OAuth token storage for email integrations

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may also retain information as necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@autojobs.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Service. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, including job postings from other companies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights to access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

14. Changes to This Policy

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

15. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@autojobs.com
Address: AutoJobs, Inc., 123 Innovation Way, San Francisco, CA 94105
Data Protection Officer: dpo@autojobs.com