Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 5, 2025

CareerView.AI ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you," "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, platform, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Overview

  • We adhere to GDPR compliance standards and prioritize transparency and control over your personal data.
  • We do not sell your personal data.
  • We collect only the data we need to provide and improve our services.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Registration: Name, email address, and other profile details when creating an account.
  • Linked Accounts: Information from Google, Github, LinkedIn, Khan Academy, Coursera, or other services you choose to connect (e.g., profile info, skills, course completions).
  • User-Submitted Content: Career goals, work experience, education details, and other career-related data you manually enter.

2.2 Automatic Data Collection

  • Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage data (e.g., time spent on pages).
  • Cookies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze usage.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Service Provision: To create and maintain your account, personalize your user experience, and deliver career insights.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, perform troubleshooting, and develop new features.
  • Communications: To send you updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect our rights.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You give us consent to process your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to perform the contract we have with you (providing the Service).
  • Legitimate Interests: For certain internal operations like analytics, security, and improving user experience.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: Government authorities or other third parties if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
  • Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer (we will notify you of any changes in ownership).

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. We take steps to ensure your data is protected according to this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data unless it must be retained for legal or compliance reasons.

8. Your Rights (GDPR and Other Regions)

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your data at any time via your account settings or by emailing hello@careerview.ai.
  • Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection or Restriction: You may object to or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

9. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16 (or the equivalent age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hello@careerview.ai