Privacy Policy

    Intelligent Resume™ - A service by Apply Today AI, Inc.

    Effective Date: July 20, 2025

    1. Data We Collect

    We collect the following types of information:

    • Session Technical Data: IP address, country/region, device type, browser information, session timestamps
    • User-Provided Content: Personal information, work experience, education, skills, and other résumé content you submit via voice or text
    • Payment Information: Processed and stored by Stripe Inc., not directly stored by us
    • Usage Analytics: Service performance metrics and error logs (anonymized)

    No Account Required: The service operates without user registration. Personal information is only collected during your active session.

    3. How We Use Your Data

    We use your information to:

    • Generate and deliver your personalized résumé PDF
    • Process payments through Stripe
    • Provide customer support and handle service issues
    • Ensure service security and prevent fraud
    • Improve our AI models (only with explicit consent)
    • Comply with legal obligations

    Default Mode: Data is processed ephemerally and deleted immediately after service delivery unless you explicitly consent to retention.

    4. AI Training and Model Improvement

    Optional Consent: With your explicit permission, we may use anonymized and aggregated résumé content to improve our AI models.

    • All personal identifiers are removed before any analysis
    • Data is aggregated with thousands of other sessions
    • You can opt out at any time by contacting us
    • Opting out does not affect your service experience

    5. Data Retention

    • Default (No Consent): Data is deleted within 30 minutes of session completion
    • With Consent: Anonymized data may be retained for up to 12 months for AI training
    • Payment Records: Maintained by Stripe per their retention policies and legal requirements
    • Legal Hold: Data may be retained longer if required by law or ongoing legal proceedings

    6. Data Security

    We implement comprehensive security measures:

    • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
    • Secure cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 compliance
    • Access controls and employee background checks
    • Regular security audits and penetration testing
    • Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols

    7. International Data Transfers

    Our servers are located in the United States. For users outside the US, we ensure adequate protection through:

    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU Commission-approved contracts for GDPR compliance
    • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate privacy protections
    • Binding Corporate Rules: Internal data protection standards for our service providers

    8. Data Breach Notification

    In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information:

    • We will notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours
    • Affected users will be notified without undue delay if high risk is determined
    • We will provide clear information about the breach and recommended actions
    • Post-incident reports will be made available upon request

    9. Your Privacy Rights

    Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

    European Union (GDPR)

    • Access your personal data and receive a copy
    • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
    • Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
    • Restrict processing of your data
    • Data portability
    • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
    • Withdraw consent at any time

    Canada (PIPEDA)

    • Access your personal information
    • Request correction of errors
    • Withdraw consent for optional processing
    • File complaints with the Privacy Commissioner

    California (CCPA/CPRA)

    • Know what personal information we collect
    • Delete personal information
    • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
    • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

    Australia (Privacy Act)

    • Access your personal information
    • Correct inaccurate information
    • Make complaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

    10. Contact Us

    For privacy-related questions, rights requests, or concerns:

    Privacy Officer: privacy@applytodayai.com
    General Support: support@applytodayai.com
    Response Time: We will respond to requests within 30 days (72 hours for urgent matters)

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through our website and, where required by law, directly to affected users. The "Effective Date" at the top reflects when the current version became active.