Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ApplyGigs ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job search and resume building platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Resume and cover letter content
• Work history, education, and skills
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Usage data (features used, interactions with the Service)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Generate AI-powered resumes and cover letters
• Match you with relevant job opportunities
• Process payments and transactions
• Send you job alerts and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Employers

When you apply to a job, we share your resume and application information with the employer or recruiting company.

With Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Cloud hosting services
• AI and machine learning services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure authentication mechanisms

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

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Improve site functionality

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

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@applygigs.com
• Address: ApplyGigs, Inc.