Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2024

At Resume Maker, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our resume building service.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Resume Maker ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our resume building service.

This policy applies to all users, with particular attention to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Personal Data Protection Bill.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Professional information (work experience, education, skills)
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Resume content and templates used

2.2 Technical Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our resume building service
  • To create, edit, and export your resumes
  • To authenticate your account and ensure security
  • To send important service updates and notifications
  • To improve our service through analytics (anonymized data)
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Contract: Processing necessary for service delivery
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legitimate Interest: For service improvement and security
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure data centers with physical security

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Indian data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
  • Resume data: Until manually deleted by user or account closure
  • Analytics data: Anonymized after 24 months

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within India. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Appropriate safeguards and security measures

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theresumemaker.net

Address: Resume Maker, India

Data Protection Officer: dpo@theresumemaker.net