Privacy Policy JobScout

Why Our Privacy Policy Matters to You

So, here’s the thing about privacy policies – they often feel like a maze of legal terms, but at JobScout, we want you to know exactly what’s happening with your data. When you’re trusting us with your resume and job preferences, it’s only fair that we’re upfront and clear. Our privacy policy is designed to explain how we use your info to match you with jobs and automate interviews, without compromising your privacy.

We understand how personal your career details are, and honestly, from everything users tell us, transparency is key. Whether you’re just signing up or actively applying for jobs, we want you to feel confident that your data is safe and used only to help you succeed.

What Information We Collect and Why

When you sign up with JobScout, you’ll share some basic info like your email, name, and location. But here’s the thing – the real magic happens when you upload your resume or fill out your work history. Our AI digs into that info to find jobs that aren’t just keyword matches but fit your career path.

We also track how you use the platform. For example, which job listings you click on or how you schedule interviews. That helps us fine-tune your experience and make suggestions that actually matter.

Direct Info You Provide

• Email, password, phone number for account security
• Resume files and work history details
• Job preferences including locations, salary expectations, and industries

Data from Integrations

If you connect LinkedIn or your calendar, we collect relevant info to streamline your job search and interview scheduling. But we only do this with your permission, and you can disconnect anytime.

How Our AI Uses Your Data to Help You

Our platform combines automated job matching and interview automation, so your data is put to work in two key ways.

Smart Job Matching

The AI parses your resume and preferences, assigning relevance scores to job openings. This goes beyond keywords – it understands your skills, experience, and career goals. From our experience, this approach boosts matching accuracy by about 30% compared to simple filters.

Interview Scheduling Automation

Once you’re matched, our system uses your calendar availability and employer schedules to auto-book interviews. This reduces scheduling time by up to 40%, according to feedback from recruiters and candidates alike.

• Connect your calendar (Google, Outlook, etc.) securely
• Set your availability and preferences
• Receive automated interview invitations and reminders

Who Sees Your Data and When

It makes sense to wonder who actually gets to access your personal info. We don’t share your data with just anyone.

Employers You Apply To

Your resume and relevant details go only to the employers you choose to apply with. We don’t hand out your salary expectations or preferences unless you explicitly include them.

Trusted Service Providers

To keep things running smoothly, we share data with cloud hosting, email, and video conferencing services. These providers follow strict data protection rules.

Legal Requests

In rare cases, we comply with legal obligations like court orders. We try to notify you unless law prohibits it.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You’re in control. JobScout makes it easy to manage your privacy preferences and data.

Access and Export

You can request a full export of your data anytime. Just head to “Data Export” in your account settings. It usually takes a day or two to prepare.

Update or Correct

Changed jobs or skills? No problem. Update your profile whenever you want, and if you spot errors, let us know so we can fix them.

Deleting Your Account

If you decide to leave, deleting your account removes most of your data within 30 days. Some info may stay anonymized for legal reasons.

Opting Out

You can limit certain data processing, like marketing emails or analytics. Just be aware that turning off job matching features might limit what our AI can do for you.

Keeping Your Data Safe with JobScout

Security isn’t just a buzzword here. We use multiple layers of protection to keep your info secure.

• Encryption: SSL/TLS for data in transit, AES-256 for stored data
• Access Controls: Strict role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication for our team
• Regular Audits: Monthly reviews and quarterly penetration testing
• Backup Systems: Weekly tested backups across multiple secure data centers

We also hash and salt passwords, so even if someone tried, they wouldn’t see your actual password.

How Cookies and Tracking Work on JobScout

Cookies help us personalize your experience but here’s the lowdown on what’s what:

• Essential Cookies: Keep you logged in and save your settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage anonymously
• Marketing Cookies: Show you relevant jobs and track outreach success

You can adjust or block cookies through your browser or our preference settings, but disabling some may affect how well JobScout works for you.

Data Retention and International Transfers

We don’t hold on to your data forever – here’s how we handle retention:

• Active accounts: Keep profile and job history while you use JobScout
• Inactive accounts: Remove non-essential data after 2-3 years of inactivity
• Deleted accounts: Erase personal data within 30 days, with some anonymized info kept for legal reasons

Since we operate internationally, your data might be processed in various countries. We comply fully with US privacy laws and use safeguards like standard contractual clauses to protect cross-border transfers.

Keeping Kids Safe and Updates to This Policy

JobScout is built for adult job seekers, so we don’t knowingly collect info from anyone under 16. If that happens by mistake, we delete it right away.

We update our privacy policy occasionally to keep up with laws and tech changes. When major updates happen, we’ll notify you by email and in your dashboard. You’ll always see the “last updated” date here on our site.

How to Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or want to exercise your privacy rights, reach out anytime. We aim to respond within a week, but complex requests might take up to 30 days.

Also, if you’re concerned about your data handling, you can contact your local data protection authority. We cooperate fully to resolve any issues.