Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Engineer My Career ("we", "our", or "us") operates Interview Accelerator. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address
• Career Information: Skills, work history, job preferences, resume content
• Job Search Data: Jobs you save, applications you track, networking contacts
• STAR Stories: Interview preparation content you create

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Personalize your experience
• Process your transactions
• Send you service-related communications
• Provide AI-powered features (Pro and Premium tiers)
• Improve our Service
• Respond to your inquiries

4. AI Features & Data Processing

If you use our AI-powered features (available in Pro and Premium tiers), your content may be processed by third-party AI services (OpenAI) to provide:

• Resume bullet improvements
• STAR story coaching
• Networking message variations
• Salary negotiation scripts

We do not store your data on third-party AI systems beyond what's necessary to process your request. OpenAI's data usage is governed by their privacy policy.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stan Store), email services (Resend), database hosting (Neon)
• AI Providers: OpenAI (for Pro/Premium AI features)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After your subscription ends, your data remains in read-only mode. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at jc@engineermycareer.com.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
jc@engineermycareer.com