Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ananas("we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Data Protection and Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
• Application Data: Resumes, cover letters, job preferences, and employment history.
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile preferences.
• Usage Data: How you use the platform, including job searches and applications.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected via cookies and other tracking technologies.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

• User Submissions: When you create an account, submit a job application, or upload documents like resumes and cover letters.
• Third-Party Integrations: When you log in or register using Google or LinkedIn, we collect data as permitted by these services.
• Cookies: We use cookies to track your activities on our site and to enhance your user experience.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: This includes using your resume and job preferences to match you with relevant job opportunities.
• To customize job applications: Your data helps us tailor your resume and cover letter to specific job descriptions.
• To communicate with you: We may send you notifications, updates, or alerts related to your job applications.
• For customer support: To resolve any issues you encounter while using the platform.

5. Sharing of Data

We will not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With employers: When you apply for jobs, we share your application data (e.g., resume, cover letter) with potential employers.
• With third-party service providers: We may share data with trusted partners (e.g., Google for authentication) to help us operate the platform.
• For legal reasons: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of our users.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request to delete your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal data at any time.
• Deletion: You may request to delete your data from our system.
• Objection: You can object to how we use your data, particularly for marketing purposes.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure data storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies to enhance user experience and track website performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may limit certain features on our platform.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Protection and Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@ananasai.org.