Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026 — how Job Upward collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform and integrations.
1. Introduction
Job Upward ("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 job search platform and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address when you create an account
- Resume content, including work history, education, and skills
- Job preferences and application history
- Profile information for job applications
Connected Account Data
- Email metadata from connected Gmail or Outlook accounts (for recruiter email classification)
- Calendar events from connected Google Calendar (for scheduling)
- Job site credentials you provide for auto-apply features (encrypted)
Usage Information
- Job searches and filter preferences
- Application activity and status tracking
- Device information and browser type
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our job search and resume tailoring services
- To process job applications through auto-apply features
- To classify and organize recruiter emails in your inbox
- To manage your calendar and interview scheduling
- To send service-related notifications and updates
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Job Applications: When you apply to jobs, your resume and application data are submitted to the employer's job portal.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and AI processing, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption of sensitive information (such as job site credentials), secure data transmission (HTTPS), and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Disconnect email and calendar integrations at any time
- Opt out of non-essential communications
8. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with third-party services such as Google (Gmail, Calendar), Microsoft (Outlook), and various job board platforms. Your use of these integrations is also subject to their respective privacy policies.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@jobupward.com.