Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At OpenCV.app, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our CV building and hosting service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Authentication tokens

Profile Information

You choose what information to include in your CV, which may include:

• Personal information (name, contact details, location)
• Professional summary and bio
• Work experience and employment history
• Education and certifications
• Skills and competencies
• Projects, awards, and exhibitions
• Social media links

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Timestamps of account activity

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your public profile when you choose to make it public
• Communicate with you about service updates and support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Profiles

When you make your profile public, all information in your CV becomes accessible to anyone on the internet via your unique username URL. You have full control over your profile's visibility settings.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our service, including:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (Vercel, Convex)
• Authentication services
• Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of OpenCV.app, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your profile information at any time
• Control your profile's visibility (public or private)
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our service or updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels.