Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Careers Catalyst (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EU. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is UnchartedEdge LLC, EIN: 37-2179798, located at 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data primarily to perform our contract with you, to comply with legal obligations, or based on your consent where required (e.g., marketing communications). For EU users, this aligns with GDPR Articles 6(1)(b), 6(1)(c), and 6(1)(a).

4. Personal Data We Collect

• Account Data: Name, email, and password (hashed) for authentication and account management.
• Usage Data: Logs and cookies necessary for login sessions and basic analytics.
• Payment Data: Handled securely by Stripe; we do not store full payment details.
• Uploaded Content (CVs, etc.): Processed via our AI system (based on OpenAI services) but not stored beyond the immediate processing need.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If your account is inactive for 1 year, we will delete or anonymize your data. CVs or other user content processed by our AI systems are not stored permanently; they are deleted after processing is complete.

6. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We share necessary data with:

• Stripe: For payment processing.
• Firebase: For authentication and database services.
• OpenAI: For AI processing of CVs, job postings, or other inputs.

Where data is transferred outside the US or EU, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.

7. Cookies

We use only essential cookies to maintain your login session. No analytics or advertising cookies are employed. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Service may not function properly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU users), you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability, where applicable.
• Not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, where it produces legal or similarly significant effects.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at contact@careers-catalyst.com. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

9. No Minors

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are aware of someone under 18 using the Service, please contact us to have their data removed.

10. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

Our AI functionality may provide job fit scores or CV evaluations, which could be considered automated profiling. We do not make final decisions about your employment or career solely based on this data; the results are for informational purposes only. You have the right to obtain human intervention and to contest any automated decision where required by law.

11. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to contact@careers-catalyst.com.