Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ResumeSleuth ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and tools (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Services, including:
- Contact Information: Your name and email address when you sign up for our checklist, newsletter, or create an account.
- Resume Content: The resume documents, text, and employment information you upload for analysis and improvement.
- Job Descriptions: Job postings and descriptions you provide for resume matching and analysis.
- Communications: Any messages, feedback, or support requests you send us.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or source
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our resume analysis and matching services
- Generate personalized resume feedback and recommendations
- Communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers
- Send you the free checklist and related career resources (if opted in)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our tools and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal and career information seriously:
- All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- Resume documents and personal information are stored securely
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access
- Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel only
- We regularly review and update our security practices
4. Your Resume and Career Data
We understand that your resume contains sensitive career and employment information. We specifically commit to:
- Not selling your data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your resume content or personal information to third parties.
- Limited use: Your resume is used solely to provide the analysis and improvement services you request.
- No public sharing: We do not publish, display, or make your resume content publicly available.
- Data retention: We retain your resume only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Deliver relevant marketing and advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at johnsnetwork@agentmail.to.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: johnsnetwork@agentmail.to
Business: Sterling Path Media / ResumeSleuth