1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when creating an account and building resumes, including: name, email address, password (hashed), resume content, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe/Razorpay — we never store card details).

We automatically collect: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage analytics to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve our resume builder service
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To send transactional emails (account verification, password reset)
To send marketing emails (only with your explicit consent)
To analyze usage patterns and improve the product
To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate our service:

Payment processors (Stripe, Razorpay)
Email delivery (Brevo SMTP)
Analytics (Google Analytics — anonymized)
Cloud hosting (Render, PostgreSQL)

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices including TLS encryption in transit, hashed passwords (bcrypt), CSRF protection, rate limiting, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, export your data, and withdraw consent at any time. Contact us at privacy@resumeforge.com to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies & Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use essential cookies for session authentication, security, and optional analytics cookies. You can control cookie preferences via our Cookie Banner or your browser settings.

Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense:

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

See our detailed Cookie Policy for a complete list of cookies and tracking technologies used.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data while your account is active. Resume data is kept for 90 days after account deletion. You may request immediate deletion by emailing us.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@resumeforge.com.

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