Privacy Policy for JobJotAI

Last Updated: 11/16/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to JobJot! 

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and in using our services. 
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which JobJot (https://jobjotai.com) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information:
- Email address (required for account creation)
- Name (optional, for personalization)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe, not stored on our servers)
- Resume content and job application materials (uploaded by you)

2.2 Usage Information:
- Feature usage statistics (to manage subscription limits)
- Browser and device information
- IP address (for security and fraud prevention)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking:
- Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
- Analytics cookies (to understand how our service is used)
- We do not use third-party advertising cookies

2.4 Data We Do NOT Collect:
- We do not track your browsing history outside our platform
- We do not collect biometric data
- We do not share your information with data brokers

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide Services:
- Process your resumes and cover letters
- Generate optimized job application materials
- Analyze ATS compatibility
- Manage your subscription and billing

3.2 To Improve Our Platform:
- Understand which features are most valuable
- Fix bugs and improve performance
- Develop new features based on usage patterns

3.3 To Communicate With You:
- Send subscription confirmations and receipts
- Notify you of important service updates
- Respond to your support requests
- Send optional product updates (you can unsubscribe anytime)

3.4 What We Do NOT Do:
- We do NOT sell your data to third parties
- We do NOT share your resume content with anyone
- We do NOT use your data for advertising to third parties
- We do NOT track you across other websites

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Data is Stored: Your data is stored securely using Supabase (cloud database) with encryption at rest and in transit.

4.2 Payment Processing: All payments are processed through Stripe. We never see or store your full credit card information.

4.3 Resume Storage: Your uploaded resumes and generated documents are stored securely and are only accessible by you when logged into your account.

4.4 Security Measures: We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and regular security audits.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

5.1 Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active.

5.2 Canceled Subscriptions: If you cancel your subscription, your account and data remain accessible unless you request deletion.

5.3 Account Deletion: You can request full account deletion by emailing hello@jobjotai.com. We will permanently delete all your data within 30 days.

5.4 Backup Retention: Deleted data may remain in backups for up to 90 days before being permanently purged.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

6.1 Service Providers We Use:
- Supabase: Database and authentication (https://supabase.com)
- Stripe: Payment processing (https://stripe.com)
- OpenAI: Resume and cover letter optimization processing
- Vercel: Website hosting

6.2 What We Share:
- We share only the minimum necessary data with service providers to operate our platform
- Resume content is sent to OpenAI for processing but is not used to train their models
- Payment information goes directly to Stripe and is never seen by us

6.3 What We Never Share:
- We never sell your personal information
- We never share your resume or job search data with recruiters or employers
- We never provide your information to marketing companies or data brokers

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access: You can view and download all your data at any time from your dashboard.

7.2 Correction: You can update your account information and documents directly in your account.

7.3 Deletion: You can request complete account and data deletion by emailing hello@jobjotai.com.

7.4 Opt-Out: You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking unsubscribe in any email.

7.5 California Residents (CCPA): California residents have additional rights including the right to know what data is collected and the right to request deletion.

7.6 EU Residents (GDPR): EU residents have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.

8. Children's Privacy

JobJotAI is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

9.1 We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
9.2 Material changes will be communicated via email at least 30 days before taking effect.
9.3 The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.

10. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
- Email: hello@jobjotai.com
- Website: https://jobjotai.com

To exercise your privacy rights (access, deletion, correction), please email us with your request.

Thank you for trusting JobJotAI with your job search. Your privacy is important to us.