1. Introduction

Career Dock ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our career management platform.

2. Information We Collect

• Account details through Clerk authentication
• Job application materials (resumes, cover letters, portfolios)
• Employment history and career preferences
• Usage data and analytics
• Payment information through Stripe

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and personalize our career services
• Analyze job market trends and application success rates
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Communicate important service updates

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security audits
• Role-based access controls
• Secure cloud storage via AWS

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with:

• Clerk for user authentication
• Stripe for payment processing
• AWS for cloud storage
• LinkedIn API for profile imports
• Google Analytics for usage tracking

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and export your data
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or platform announcements.

8. Cookie Policy

We use strictly necessary cookies to enable core functionality:

• Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state and authentication through Clerk
• Preference cookies: Remember your UI settings and layout preferences
• Security cookies: Enable CSRF protection and secure form submissions

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect service functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests, contact us at:
Email: support@careerdock.com
Mail: 123 Career Street, Tech Valley, CA 94016