CVGenerate Studio

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Introduction

CVGenerate Studio ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered resume and cover letter generation service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Resume Content: Educational background, work experience, skills, contact information
  • Job Information: Job titles, company names, job descriptions you provide
  • Generated Documents: Resumes and cover letters created through our Service
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Number of documents generated, feature usage, timestamps
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session management, authentication

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our Service. You can control your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for authentication and core functionality. These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to work.

  • Session Token: __Secure-next-auth.session-token (or next-auth.session-token in development) — Used for authentication. Expires when you sign out or after 30 days of inactivity.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how you use the Service to improve your experience. These are only set if you consent through our cookie banner. Not currently active.

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Used to show you relevant content and ads. These are only set if you consent through our cookie banner. Not currently active.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or waiting for the cookie consent banner to reappear. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for authentication.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our AI-powered document generation service
  • Create tailored resumes and cover letters based on your input
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Process payments through Stripe
  • Send service-related emails (verification, password resets, notifications)
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

2.1 Marketing Communications (Opt-In)

With your explicit consent, we may send you promotional emails containing:

  • Product updates and new feature announcements
  • Tips for improving your job applications
  • Special offers and promotions
  • Monthly newsletter with career advice

Your Control

You can manage your email preferences or unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time in your account settings, or by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email. Transactional emails (account security, verification, password resets) cannot be disabled as they are essential for account functionality.

3. Third-Party AI Processing

Important Information About AI Processing

To generate your documents, we use artificial intelligence services from third-party providers including Anthropic (Claude) and OpenAI (GPT). Your resume content and job descriptions are sent to these providers for processing.

3.1 Privacy Protections

  • Data Minimization: We apply privacy-enhancing techniques to protect sensitive personal information before sending data to AI providers
  • No Training: We do not and will not use your personal data, resumes, or generated documents to train our own AI models
  • Third-Party Policies: AI providers have their own data policies. We encourage you to review:

3.2 Complete List of Sub-processors

To provide our Services, we share your data with the following trusted third-party sub-processors. Each is bound by contractual obligations to protect your data:

Sub-processorServiceData SharedLocation
Anthropic (Claude AI)AI content generationResume content (PII-masked), job descriptionsUnited States
OpenAI (GPT)AI generation (fallback)Resume content (PII-masked), job descriptionsUnited States
ResendEmail deliveryEmail addresses onlyUnited States
StripePayment processingPayment card data, billing info (not stored by us)United States
Google Cloud PlatformCloud hostingAll service data (encrypted)EU (Belgium)
MongoDB AtlasDatabase hostingAll service data (encrypted)EU (Ireland)

🔒 International Data Transfers

For sub-processors located in the United States, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission to ensure adequate data protection. Additionally, we apply technical safeguards such as PII masking before transmission to AI providers.

For Business Customers

Enterprise customers can request our formal Data Processing Agreement (DPA) which includes detailed sub-processor obligations, security commitments, and audit rights. Contact enterprise@cvgenerate.com for more information.

For detailed technical documentation of our data flows and security controls, see our technical compliance documentation.

3.3 Incognito Mode

For maximum privacy, use our Incognito Mode:

  • Uploaded resumes are not stored in your account history
  • Generated documents are deleted after you download them
  • No document content is retained on our servers
  • Data is still processed by AI providers but not stored by us

3.4 AI Limitations and Accuracy

⚠️ Important: Human Review Required

AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, outdated information, or "hallucinations" (fabricated details). You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying all generated content before use.

While our AI models are powerful and sophisticated, they have inherent limitations:

  • No Guarantee of Accuracy: AI may generate plausible-sounding but incorrect information, misinterpret your experience, or include outdated industry practices
  • Not Legal or Career Advice: Generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional career counseling or legal advice
  • User Responsibility: You must verify all facts, dates, job titles, achievements, and other details in generated documents before submitting them to employers
  • No Employment Guarantee: Using our service does not guarantee job interviews, offers, or employment success

For complete terms regarding AI-generated content and our liability limitations, please review our Terms of Service, particularly section 2.1 (AI Service Limitations).

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

4.1 How We Protect Your Data

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (during transmission) and at rest (when stored)
  • Secure Storage: We use reputable cloud service providers with enterprise-grade security
  • Access Controls: Your data is protected by authentication and authorization controls
  • Secure Communications: All connections use HTTPS/TLS encryption

4.2 Security Measures

  • Industry-standard password hashing and secure storage
  • Session tokens with automatic expiration and refresh
  • Protection against brute force attacks with account lockout
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse and unauthorized access
  • Security headers to protect against common web vulnerabilities
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Monitoring and logging for suspicious activity

5. Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Your data is retained as long as your account is active
  • Generated Documents: Old documents are automatically deleted after 90 days
  • Incognito Mode: Documents deleted immediately after download
  • Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data at any time
  • Export: Download your generated documents
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (we send minimal marketing)
  • Object: Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@cvgenerate.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Session management and authentication (required)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your language and theme settings
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through prominent notice on our Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Additional Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

For EU Residents (GDPR): You have additional rights including data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

For California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, and the right to opt-out of sale (note: we do not sell your personal information).

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