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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Semesteria collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use the platform as a candidate.
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Information We Collect
- Identifiers (e.g., name, email, account ID).
- Profile and resume data (e.g., education, work history, skills, links).
- Job preferences and activity (e.g., saved jobs, applications, interactions).
- Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed).
- Cookies and similar technologies for authentication and analytics.
Note: Some data may be provided by you directly, generated by your use of the platform, or collected automatically through standard web technologies.
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How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the platform.
- To create your candidate profile and improve matching quality.
- To provide AI-powered resume analysis, scoring, and recommendations.
- To communicate service updates, security notices, and support responses.
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
- To improve performance, usability, and product features.
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Resume & Profile Visibility
- You control when your data is shared with employers.
- Employers may receive your resume/profile information when you apply or explicitly submit it.
- We may display limited profile information within candidate-facing features (e.g., your own dashboard).
- We do not sell your resume or personal data.
Note: If you choose to share your profile externally (e.g., public portfolio link), you are responsible for the information you publish.
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AI & Automated Processing
- We use automated systems, including AI models, to analyze resumes and suggest improvements.
- AI outputs are assistive and may be incomplete or inaccurate.
- AI is not the final decision-maker in hiring; employers remain responsible for hiring decisions.
- We may use aggregated, de-identified usage patterns to improve model performance and product quality.
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How We Share Information
- With employers, when you apply or otherwise consent to share.
- With service providers (e.g., hosting, storage, monitoring) under contractual confidentiality obligations.
- With analytics providers to understand product usage (where enabled).
- With legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
Note: We do not sell personal data to third parties.
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Cookies & Tracking
- We use cookies for authentication and session continuity.
- We may use analytics tools to understand feature usage and improve experience.
- You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.
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Data Retention
- We retain your data while your account is active or as needed to provide services.
- You may request deletion; some records may be retained for compliance, dispute resolution, or security.
- We may retain aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be linked to you.
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Security
- We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards.
- No system is fully secure; you acknowledge inherent online risks.
- You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
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Your Rights & Choices
- Access: request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: request updates to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: request removal of your account and personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Export: request a portable copy of your data where feasible.
- Cookies: manage through browser settings.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests can be sent to: privacy@semesteria.com
This document is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.