1. Information We Collect

When you use Resume Tuner, we collect:

Account Information: Email address and encrypted password when you create an account.
Resume Data: The resumes you upload and the optimized versions we generate.
Job Descriptions: The job descriptions you paste for resume optimization.
Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.
Usage Data: How you interact with our service (pages visited, features used).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our resume optimization service
Process your payments and manage subscriptions
Send you important account notifications (verification emails, receipts)
Respond to your support requests
Protect against fraud and abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers hosted by DigitalOcean in the United States. We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for data in transit and encrypt sensitive data at rest. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Anthropic (Claude AI): To analyze and optimize your resumes. Your resume content is processed by their API.
Stripe: To process payments securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Resend: To send transactional emails (verification, receipts).
DigitalOcean: To host our application and database.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data and resumes as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time by contacting us, and we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal or accounting purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt out of marketing communications

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies or sell your data to advertisers.

8. Children's Privacy

Resume Tuner is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].