Privacy Policy - CV Builder

1. Introduction

Welcome to CV Builder. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our CV builder service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create a CV using our service, we collect the information you enter, including:

Personal information (name, email, phone, address, date of birth, etc.)
Professional information (work experience, education, skills, certifications, etc.)
Account information (if you create an account: email, password, profile picture)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

Browser session information (for guest users)
Device information and IP address
Usage data and interaction patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our CV builder service
Process and store your CV data
Authenticate your identity when you log in
Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send you important updates about our service (if you opt in)

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously:

Your CV data is stored securely in our database
We use industry-standard encryption and security measures
Access to your CVs is restricted to your account or session
Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
We regularly update our security practices

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
With service providers who assist us in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal information and CV data
Update or correct your information at any time
Delete your account and all associated data
Export your CV data
Opt out of certain communications
Request a copy of your data

7. Cookies and Session Data

We use cookies and session storage to:

Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Associate guest CVs with your browser session
Improve your user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our service.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services:

Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, your Google account information is used for authentication. Please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Hosting Services: We use cloud hosting services that may process your data as necessary to provide our service.

9. Data Retention

We retain your CV data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and CV data, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@cvbuilder.com
Address: [Your Business Address]