Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2025

Privacy Policy

Introduction

ApplyAura, operated by PodFlyy LLC ("we", "our", or "us") 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 job application assistant service.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

Account Information

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Account preferences and settings
  • Professional Information

  • CV/Resume content and data
  • Cover letters you create or edit
  • Job application details and tracking information
  • Professional experiences, skills, and qualifications
  • 2. Usage Information

    Service Usage Data

  • How you interact with our service
  • Features you use and frequency of use
  • Time spent on different parts of the application
  • Performance metrics and analytics
  • Technical Information

  • Device information (browser, operating system)
  • IP address and location data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Log files and technical diagnostics
  • 3. AI Training Data

    Content Analysis

  • Job descriptions you input for analysis
  • Cover letter generation patterns and preferences
  • Feedback and edits you make to AI-generated content
  • Success metrics and application outcomes (anonymized)
  • How We Use Your Information

    1. Service Provision

  • AI Cover Letter Generation: Create personalized cover letters based on your profile and job requirements
  • Application Tracking: Help you organize and manage your job applications
  • Analytics and Insights: Provide you with data about your job search performance
  • Account Management: Maintain your account and provide customer support
  • 2. Service Improvement

  • AI Enhancement: Improve our AI models and algorithms (using anonymized data)
  • Feature Development: Develop new features and improve existing ones
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor service performance and identify issues
  • Research and Development: Conduct research to enhance our services
  • 3. Communication

  • Service Updates: Notify you about new features, updates, or changes
  • Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Marketing: Send you relevant information about our services (with your consent)
  • Security: Notify you of security issues or suspicious activity
  • Information Sharing and Disclosure

    We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

    Limited Sharing Scenarios

    Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Customer support tools
  • Payment processing services
  • Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights and property
  • To ensure user safety and security
  • In connection with business transfers or acquisitions
  • With Your Consent

  • When you explicitly authorize us to share information
  • For specific purposes you've approved
  • Data Security

    Security Measures

    Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Industry-standard security protocols
  • Organizational Safeguards

  • Employee training on data protection
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular review of security policies
  • Incident response procedures
  • Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
  • Usage Data: Typically retained for 2-3 years for analytics and improvement purposes
  • AI Training Data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for model improvement
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
  • Your Rights and Choices

    Account Controls

    Access and Update

  • View and edit your personal information
  • Update your professional profiles and preferences
  • Manage your privacy settings
  • Data Portability

  • Download your data in a portable format
  • Transfer your information to other services
  • Export your cover letters and application history
  • Deletion

  • Delete specific pieces of information
  • Close your account and request data deletion
  • Opt out of certain data uses
  • Communication Preferences

    Email Communications

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Control notification preferences
  • Manage communication frequency
  • Cookie Controls

    Browser Settings

  • Control cookie acceptance
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Use private browsing modes
  • Third-Party Services

    Integrations

    We may integrate with third-party services to enhance our functionality:

  • AI and Machine Learning Providers: For advanced AI capabilities
  • Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns and improve our service
  • Cloud Services: For secure data storage and processing
  • Payment Processors: For handling subscription payments
  • Third-Party Privacy Policies

    These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them when using integrated features.

    International Data Transfers

    If you're located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where PodFlyy LLC operates. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

    Children's Privacy

    Our service is not intended for use by children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Notify you via email for significant changes
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Provide clear information about what has changed
  • Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

    If you're located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

    Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract Performance: To provide our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
  • Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
  • Additional Rights

  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
  • Right to Restrict: Limit how we process your data
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • CCPA Compliance (California Users)

    California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

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

Email: privacy@applyaura.com Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Data Protection Officer

For EU users or complex privacy matters:

Email: dpo@applyaura.com

General Support

Email: support@applyaura.com Website: https://applyaura.com

Physical Address

PodFlyy LLC 33 N Gould St Sheridan, WY 82801 United States

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 20, 2025.

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By using ApplyAura, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.