Privacy Policy

Introduction

SmartJobApply ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our job search and application platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Resume, skills, work experience, education, job preferences
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)
• Communication: Messages you send us, feedback, support requests

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Search for and match you with relevant job opportunities
• Auto-apply to jobs on your behalf (with your consent)
• Send job alerts and notifications
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about our services
• Analyze usage and improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Job Boards: When you apply to jobs through our platform
• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe), email services, hosting providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance and fraud prevention.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics and performance monitoring

You can control cookies through your browser settings.