Privacy Policy

At ATS Checkmate, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Resume Data: When you upload a resume for analysis
• Job Descriptions: Text you paste for comparison
• Account Information: Email address for Pro users
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our resume analysis service
• Process your resume and generate analysis reports
• Communicate with you about our service
• Respond to your support requests
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Temporary Storage: Resumes are automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
• No Third-Party Sharing: We never sell or share your resume data with third parties

4. Data Retention

Free Users: Resumes and analysis results are automatically deleted after 24 hours.

Pro Users: You can choose to save analysis results in your account. You can delete your data at any time from your account settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in (if applicable)
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Detect and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use select third-party services that may collect data:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (for Pro subscriptions)
• Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve our service
• Email: Transactional email service for account notifications

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Export your data (data portability)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@atscheckmate.com.

8. Children's Privacy

ATS Checkmate is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing ATS Checkmate from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email (for Pro users) or by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@atscheckmate.com
• Mail: ATS Checkmate, 123 Resume Street, San Francisco, CA 94102