Privacy Policy JobScout
We care about your privacy and how your data powers AI-driven job matching and interview tools on our platform.
Why Your Privacy Matters to Us
Look, privacy isn’t just a buzzword here at JobScout – it’s the backbone of how we operate. When you trust us with your resume, job preferences, and interview schedules, we treat that information like it’s our own. Honestly, we get that privacy policies can feel like a chore, but knowing what we do with your data helps you feel confident using our AI-powered job matching and interview automation tools.
From our experience, users appreciate transparency. We want you to understand how your info fuels smarter job recommendations and smoother interview setups without compromising your personal details.
| Data Type | Purpose | Collected From |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Info | Profile setup, matching accuracy | You (account creation) |
| Behavioral Data | Optimizing job suggestions | Platform interactions |
| Interview Data | Scheduling and evaluation | You and employers |
What Information We Collect and Why
When you sign up, you share things like your name, email, and work history. But it’s not just that — our AI learns from your activity too. For example, which job posts you view or how you respond to interview invites. This helps our platform tailor matches better over time.
Personal Details You Provide
It includes your contact info, resume, and job preferences like salary range or preferred location. All of this helps narrow down opportunities that actually fit you.
Behavioral and Technical Info We Gather
We automatically collect things like your IP address, browser type, and timestamps of your actions. This is purely to keep the platform running smoothly and personalize your experience.
Third-Party Data Sources
If you link accounts like LinkedIn or allow background checks, we integrate that info to enhance your profile—but only with your permission.
How We Use Your Data to Make Job Hunting Easier
Our AI job matching is designed to learn what you want and deliver relevant opportunities. It looks at your skills, experience, and even the kinds of jobs you spend more time on. This means over time, the matches get sharper.
Smart Job Matching
We analyze patterns like salary targets, industries you prefer, and application responses. This helps prioritize roles you’ll likely be interested in.
Interview Automation Features
Scheduling interviews manually is a pain—our platform automates that by syncing with your calendar and managing communication. Plus, feedback from interviews helps refine the process for both candidates and recruiters.
Continuous Platform Improvement
We track where users get stuck or drop off, then tweak features to make the experience better. Your data plays a key role here, always anonymized and secure.
| Feature | Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| AI Job Matching | Personalized job suggestions | Up to 85% accuracy |
| Interview Scheduling | Automated calendar sync | Reduces coordination time by 60% |
| Feedback Collection | Improves candidate evaluation | Faster hiring decisions |
Who Sees Your Data and When
We want to be upfront about data sharing. When you apply for a job, your resume and profile info go to the employer. Our trusted service providers help us with hosting, email, and analytics—but we choose partners who follow strict privacy rules.
Sharing with Employers
Only after you submit an application do employers see your details like resume and interview availability.
Third-Party Services
Cloud hosting, email delivery, and analytics tools help keep things running but don’t get access beyond what’s necessary.
Legal and Safety Reasons
If legally required, we might share data for court orders or fraud prevention, but that’s strictly controlled.
- We never sell your data to advertisers or other companies.
- Your data is not used for marketing without your consent.
- Access is limited internally by strict role controls.
Your Control Over Privacy Settings
We get that everyone’s comfort level with data sharing is different. That’s why our platform lets you adjust how visible your profile is, how often you get job alerts, and whether your usage data helps improve our AI.
Privacy Settings Table
| Setting | Controls | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Visibility | Who can view your full profile | Employers only |
| Job Alert Frequency | Notification schedule | Weekly digest |
| Data Analytics Participation | Usage data for AI improvements | Enabled |
Requesting Your Data or Deletion
Want to see what info we have or delete your account? You can do this through your account settings. Deletion includes a 30-day grace period in case you change your mind.
- Go to your account privacy settings.
- Request a data export or account deletion.
- Confirm your choice via email verification.
- Account becomes inactive immediately; full deletion happens after 30 days.
Keeping Your Data Safe on JobScout
Security is not an afterthought. We use encryption for data transmission, require multi-factor authentication, and conduct regular audits to keep everything locked down.
Who Can Access Your Data?
We limit access based on roles: support sees only what’s needed to help you, engineers work with anonymized data, and only designated privacy officers handle sensitive requests.
What Happens if There’s a Security Issue?
If anything goes wrong, we act fast: contain the problem, assess impact, notify affected users within 72 hours, and fix the issue with strengthened measures.
- End-to-end encryption protects your info in transit.
- Multi-factor authentication adds a security layer to your account.
- Automated threat detection helps catch problems early.
How We Handle Cookies and Tracking
Cookies help the platform work smoothly and personalize your experience. Essential cookies keep you logged in and secure, while analytics cookies help us understand how you use JobScout.
Third-Party Integrations
Some features, like video interviews or calendar syncing, use external services. We only share the minimum necessary info, like your name or availability, with these trusted partners.
| Service Type | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Video Interviews | Automated screening calls | Name, email, scheduled time |
| Calendar Integration | Interview scheduling | Availability windows only |
| Payment Processing | Premium features | Billing information only |
If you want, you can disable analytics cookies in your browser, but keep in mind this might reduce how personalized your experience feels.
Your Privacy Rights and How We Support Them
Depending on where you are in the world, you have certain rights around your data. We comply with laws like GDPR in Europe and CCPA in California to make sure you can control your info.
Regional Privacy Laws
- GDPR: Rights to correct, restrict, or transfer your data.
- CCPA: Rights to know, delete, or opt out of data sales (though we don’t sell data).
- Other laws: We respect regulations in Canada, Australia, and beyond.
How to Contact Us About Privacy
If you’ve got questions or want to make a data request, our privacy team is reachable by email. They usually respond within 48 hours and escalate complex issues to our Data Protection Officer if needed.
Email: [email protected]
| Request Type | How to Submit | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Data Export | Account settings or email | Within 30 days |
| Account Deletion | Account settings or email | Immediate deactivation; permanent in 30 days |
| Privacy Questions | Usually 48 hours |
❓ FAQ
Can employers see my salary expectations before I apply?
No, salary preferences are shared only after you submit an application to a specific job. Employers can’t browse this info across profiles.
How long do you keep my data after deletion?
Most data is deleted within 30 days. Some records, like fraud prevention logs, may be kept longer but are anonymized.
Do you use my data to train AI for other companies?
We only use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our own AI models, never to train others.
Can I opt out of data analytics?
Yes, you can disable analytics participation in your privacy settings. Core job matching will still work, though it might be less personalized.
What happens if JobScout is acquired?
Any acquiring company must honor our current privacy commitments. We’ll notify you at least 30 days before any changes take effect.
How is data from video interviews handled?
Interview recordings are encrypted, accessible only to relevant hiring team members, and deleted automatically 90 days after the hiring decision unless you consent otherwise.
