Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Clarity Edit ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Sign in using Google OAuth
• Upload your resume or other documents
• Complete questionnaires or forms
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Profile picture (if signing in with Google)
• Resume content (work history, education, skills)
• Career goals and preferences
• Job descriptions you provide

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Generate personalized cover letters using AI
• Analyze your resume for ATS compatibility
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates or support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud infrastructure, authentication (Cognito), storage (S3), and AI services (Bedrock).
• Google OAuth: For social sign-in functionality.
• Pinecone: Vector database for document embeddings.

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., authentication tokens).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of data at rest
• Secure authentication via AWS Cognito
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

For All Users:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@clarity-edit.io.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at: