Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Career Planner ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our career assessment and planning services.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (current role, years of experience, career objectives)
• Assessment responses and career development data
• Profile images and professional documents
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication preferences and marketing consent

2.2 AI Processing and GPT Engines

To provide personalized career assessments and recommendations, we may process your information using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) engines:

• Assessment Analysis: Your assessment responses may be processed by AI engines to generate personalized career insights and recommendations
• Report Generation: AI technologies help create detailed career reports and development plans based on your input
• Data Processing: Your professional information and career objectives may be analyzed by AI systems to provide tailored advice
• Third-Party AI Services: We may use third-party AI services (such as OpenAI's GPT models) to enhance our career planning capabilities

Important: When your data is processed by AI engines, it may be transmitted to and processed by third-party AI service providers. These providers have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We ensure that any data shared with AI service providers is done in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our career assessment and planning services
• Generate personalized career reports and recommendations using AI technologies
• Process and analyze assessment data through AI engines for career insights
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about your account and services
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• AI Service Providers: With AI technology providers (such as OpenAI) to process your assessment data and generate personalized career insights and recommendations
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

9. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice on our services

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: