Privacy Policy

Welcome to Jobally ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 mobile application Jobally (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for and use our App, you may provide us with:

Account Information:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Username
• Profile information

Job Application Data:

• Company names and details
• Job titles and descriptions
• Application dates and statuses
• Job locations
• Salary information
• Job posting URLs
• Personal notes and comments

Contact Information:

• Names of recruiters and hiring managers
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Professional relationships

Calendar and Planning Data:

• Interview dates and times
• Follow-up reminders
• Event schedules
• Custom notes

Resume and Cover Letter Data:

• Resume files (when using AI Resume Checker)
• Cover letter content
• Job descriptions for AI analysis
• Generated content history

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

Device Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

Usage Information:

• App features used
• Time and date of access
• Crash reports and diagnostics
• Performance metrics

Location Information (Optional):

• Approximate location based on IP address
• Location data only if you grant permission

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

2.1 Provide and Maintain Services

• Create and manage your account
• Store and organize your job application data
• Sync your data across devices (Premium feature)
• Process your requests and transactions

2.2 AI-Powered Features

• Analyze resumes against job descriptions (AI Resume Checker)
• Generate personalized cover letters (AI Cover Letter Generator)
• Improve AI model accuracy and performance
• Note: Your data is sent to OpenAI's API for processing. See Section 6 for details.

2.3 Improve Our Services

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features and functionality
• Conduct research and analytics

2.4 Communication

• Send you service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send important updates about our services
• Send promotional materials (with your consent)

2.5 Security and Compliance

• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our App:

Supabase (Backend & Authentication):

• Stores your account data and application information
• Provides authentication services
• Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

OpenAI (AI Features):

• Processes resume and cover letter content for AI features
• Used only when you explicitly use AI Resume Checker or Cover Letter Generator
• Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy

RevenueCat (Payment Processing):

• Manages Premium subscriptions
• Processes payments securely
• Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Firebase/Google Cloud (Optional):

• App analytics and crash reporting
• Push notifications
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our rights and property
• Emergency situations involving safety

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. You will be notified of any such change.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

• Supabase: Cloud database with encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure servers: Located in certified data centers
• Encrypted backups: Regular automated backups

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information
• Secure authentication (password hashing)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you services
• Required by law or legitimate business purposes

You can delete your account at any time (see Section 8).

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: View all your personal data
• Update: Modify your account information and application data
• Export: Download your data in CSV or PDF format (Premium feature)
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data

5.2 Communication Preferences

You can control:

• Push notification settings
• Email notification preferences
• Marketing communications opt-out

5.3 Data Portability

Premium users can export their data in standard formats (CSV, PDF) at any time.

6. Third-Party AI Services

6.1 OpenAI Integration

When you use AI-powered features (Resume Checker, Cover Letter Generator):

7. Children's Privacy

Jobally is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@sotopatrick.com

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether we sell or disclose your information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of the sale of your information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@sotopatrick.com

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking

11.1 App Usage

Our mobile app does not use cookies. However, we collect:

• App usage analytics
• Performance metrics
• Crash reports

11.2 Website

Our website (my-jobally.app) may use:

• Essential cookies for functionality
• Analytics cookies to improve our website
• You can control cookies through your browser settings

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

• Notify you within 72 hours of discovery
• Inform you of the nature of the breach
• Describe the steps we're taking to address it
• Provide guidance on protecting yourself

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: contact@sotopatrick.com
• Website: https://www.my-jobally.app

15. Dispute Resolution

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. We are committed to resolving any complaints.

For EU users: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

16. Summary of Key Points