Introduction

Welcome to CareerVista. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our career services platform.

By accessing or using CareerVista, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the platform.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address
• Professional Information: Resume/CV, work experience, education history, skills, certifications
• Account Information: Username, password, profile preferences
• Job Preferences: Desired salary, location preferences, job types, industry interests

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, search queries
• Location Data: General location information for job matching

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Employers: Your profile and application materials with companies you apply to
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in platform operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or business transfers
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers with physical security measures
• Regular employee training on data protection

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

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request limitation of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Personalize your experience
• Provide relevant job recommendations
• Improve our services and platform functionality

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the services you requested
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records as required by law

When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

International Data Transfers

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 during international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

CareerVista is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our platform
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Continued use of CareerVista after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.