Privacy Policy

STRYDD Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our JobRocketAI web application (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Service.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.
• Resume and Professional Information: To provide our core service, we collect detailed professional information you enter, including:
  • Full name, email, phone number, and location
  • Professional summary and career objectives
  • Work experience (job titles, employers, dates, descriptions)
  • Education history (degrees, institutions, dates)
  • Skills, certifications, awards, and projects
  • Professional links (LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.)
• Job Application Data: Job descriptions you paste into the Service for AI analysis and tailoring.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe, payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number or CVV. We receive limited information from Stripe including your billing address, last four digits of your card, and transaction history.
• Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, and interaction patterns.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we don't collect:

• We do not collect precise geolocation data
• We do not use third-party analytics services
• We do not use advertising trackers or sell your data to advertisers
• We do not collect biometric data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing and Improving the Service

• Create and maintain your account
• Process your resume and professional information to generate tailored application materials
• Use AI to analyze job descriptions and customize your resumes and cover letters
• Generate interview preparation questions based on job requirements
• Store your base resume and application packages for your future access
• Improve and optimize our Service and AI capabilities

2.2 Payment Processing

• Process subscription payments through Stripe
• Manage your billing and subscription status
• Send payment receipts and billing notifications

2.3 Communications

• Send you service-related emails (account verification, subscription confirmations, payment receipts)
• Respond to your support inquiries and requests
• Notify you about changes to our Service or policies

2.4 Security and Legal Compliance

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and the public

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

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Cloud Infrastructure Providers: We use reputable cloud service providers for authentication services and secure database hosting. Your account information and resume data are stored on secure, encrypted servers.
• AI Service Providers: We use third-party AI services for resume tailoring, cover letter generation, and interview question creation. Your professional information and job descriptions are processed by these AI services to generate personalized content.
• Payment Processors: We use a third-party payment processor to handle subscription payments. Your payment information is collected and processed directly by our payment processor. We do not store your full credit card details.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), including to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

4.1 How AI Uses Your Data

When you use our Service to generate tailored resumes, cover letters, or interview questions, your professional information and job descriptions are sent to our AI service providers for processing. The AI analyzes this information to generate personalized content for you.

4.2 AI Data Retention

Our AI service providers may temporarily process your data to generate responses. We select AI providers that do not use your data to train their general AI models when accessed through our API integration.

4.3 AI Output Ownership

The AI-generated content (tailored resumes, cover letters, interview questions) created specifically for you is yours to use. However, you are responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-generated content before use.

5.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by reputable cloud infrastructure providers. Data may be stored and processed in various locations where our cloud providers maintain facilities, including the United States and other countries.

5.2 Security Measures

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

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Access controls limiting who can access your data
• Regular security reviews of our systems

5.3 Security Limitations

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

6.1 Active Accounts

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active and as needed to provide you with the Service.

6.2 After Account Deletion

When you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes (such as maintaining records of transactions for tax purposes).

6.3 Subscription Records

Payment and subscription records may be retained for a longer period as required by financial regulations and for dispute resolution purposes.

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access your personal information at any time through your account dashboard. You can download your resume data and application packages through the Service.

7.2 Correction

You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings and resume editor.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data through the account settings or by contacting us at info@strydd.com. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Subscription Management

You can manage your subscription, update payment methods, or cancel your subscription through the Stripe billing portal accessible from your account settings.

7.5 Communication Preferences

You cannot opt out of service-related communications (such as account verification or billing notifications) while maintaining an active account, as these are necessary for the operation of the Service.

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence, including in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@strydd.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

If you are a Canadian resident, you have certain rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including:

• The right to access your personal information held by us
• The right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of your information
• The right to have your information amended as appropriate
• The right to withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@strydd.com.

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

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months and do not intend to sell personal information in the future.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at info@strydd.com.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

The legal bases for our processing of your personal data include: (a) your consent; (b) performance of a contract with you; (c) compliance with legal obligations; and (d) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our Service.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@strydd.com.

We use essential cookies and similar technologies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our Service, including:

• Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged into your account
• Session Cookies: To maintain your session state while using the Service
• Security Cookies: To support security features and detect malicious activity

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies for marketing purposes.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us (such as when you include links in your resume to LinkedIn or portfolio sites). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice, such as sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

STRYDD Inc.

Email: info@strydd.com

For more information about our terms and conditions, please see our Terms of Service.