Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ATS Resume Builder ("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 resume building platform at http://localhost:3000(the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing). When you build a resume, you may provide additional personal information including your phone number, location, work history, education, skills, and other professional details.

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This data helps us improve our Service and user experience.

2.3 Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process and manage your account registration
• Generate and store your resumes
• Generate PDF documents from your resume data
• Send transactional emails (verification, password reset)
• Improve and personalize the user experience
• Monitor usage to detect and prevent technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. 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:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, email delivery), under strict data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
• Public Resumes: If you choose to make a resume public, it will be accessible via a unique URL. You can change this setting at any time.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. Session tokens are securely managed with HttpOnly cookies. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@atsresumebuilder.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@atsresumebuilder.com