Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2024-10-04

1. Introduction

Welcome to StarmyCV! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using StarmyCV, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect a variety of information to improve your experience on StarmyCV:

• Personal Information: This includes details like your name, email address, contact information, employment history, and other professional details you provide during registration
• Professional Data: As a network-based platform, we may collect information about your skills, endorsements, and rankings as provided by other users.
• Usage Data: This includes details on how you interact with our platform, such as pages visited, features accessed, and time spent.
• Device Information: We collect data on the devices you use to access StarmyCV, including IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is essential for us to deliver, personalize, and improve our services. We use it to:

• Provide and Enhance Our Services: We use your information to operate StarmyCV and ensure that you have a seamless experience.
• Connect You with Others: To facilitate professional networking, we use your data to suggest connections and endorsements that are relevant to you.
• Analyze and Improve Performance: We use collected data to understand usage patterns and make enhancements to the platform.
• Communicate with You: We may send you updates, notifications, promotional materials, and other relevant information via email or within the platform.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: Your information helps us monitor, detect, and prevent fraudulent activities and protect your account.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information without your consent, except under the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share or disclose information if you have provided explicit consent.
• With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as data hosting, analytics, and payment processing.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal processes, we may share your information with law enforcement agencies or other relevant entities.

5. Security of Your Information

We prioritize the security of your personal data and employ a range of security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. Despite our efforts, no security system is infallible, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access and Update: You can view and update your profile information anytime through your account settings.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of the data we hold on you in a structured, commonly used format.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, though certain data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You can choose to stop receiving promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in our communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it, unless we are required by law to retain it for a longer period.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through StarmyCV.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

Email: contact@starmycv.com

Thank you for trusting StarmyCV. We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your information as you build and share your verified professional profile.