Effective Date: June 16, 2025

1. Introduction

KareerKindle ("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 career guidance platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Educational background and qualifications
• Career interests, goals, and preferences
• Resume and portfolio information
• Skills assessments and test results

Usage Information:

• Platform usage patterns and interactions
• Device information and IP addresses
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized career guidance and recommendations
• Match you with relevant job opportunities and mentors
• Improve our platform and services
• Send you relevant updates and communications
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

• Trusted service providers who assist in platform operations
• Potential employers or mentors (with your explicit consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners for career opportunities (with your permission)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Last Updated: June 16, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

• Required for basic website functionality
• Enable user authentication and security
• Remember your login status and preferences
• Cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality

Performance Cookies:

• Collect anonymous usage statistics
• Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Allow us to improve website performance
• Track page load times and error rates

Functional Cookies:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide enhanced features and personalization
• Store language and region preferences
• Remember your career interests and goals

Targeting/Advertising Cookies:

• Deliver relevant career opportunities
• Show personalized content and recommendations
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Plugins: For sharing content on social platforms
• Payment Processors: For secure payment handling
• Career Platforms: For job matching and recruitment services

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
• Our Cookie Banner: Manage preferences when you first visit our site
• Account Settings: Logged-in users can adjust cookie preferences in their account

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Personalized recommendations may not work properly
• Some features may become unavailable
• Site performance may be affected

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Essential Cookies: Remain until you log out or clear your browser

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

9. Useful Links

Learn more about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Google Analytics Opt-out