Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Applikit ("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 AI-powered job search assistant service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile information
• Resume Data: Work history, education, skills, and other career-related information
• Chat History: Conversations with our AI assistant
• Job Search Data: Job preferences, target roles, and application information
• Payment Information: Processed securely through our payment processor (we don't store full card details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and general location
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (access times, pages viewed, errors)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered job search services
• Generate personalized career advice and resume suggestions
• Process your payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Train and improve our AI models (with anonymized data)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

4. How We Share Your Information

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

4.1 Service Providers

• Payment Processors: To handle subscription payments
• Cloud Hosting: To store and process data securely
• AI Services: To provide intelligent features and recommendations
• Analytics Providers: To understand service usage

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect user safety

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information 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 dispute resolution
• To prevent fraud and abuse
• In anonymized form for analytics and AI training

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@applikit.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze service usage
• Improve performance and security

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

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

10. Children's Privacy

Applikit is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. AI and Machine Learning

We use AI to provide personalized recommendations. Your data may be used to improve our AI models, but only in anonymized, aggregated form. We do not use your personal conversations to train models that serve other users without anonymization.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: privacy@applikit.com
Support: support@applikit.com
Website: https://applikit.com