Privacy Policy

Gennext Dimensions Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website and web application at www.gennextresume.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service. 1. Information We Collect We collect information in the following categories: 1.1 Information You Provide Directly Account Information: Email address Password (encrypted) Name (if provided) Professional specialty (e.g., nursing specialty) Years of experience Any other information you choose to include in your profile Resume and Professional Content: Personal information (name, contact details, location) Work history (job titles, employers, dates, descriptions) Education history Licenses and certifications Skills and competencies Professional summary and other text content Any documents you upload (e.g., PDF resumes) Payment Information: Billing name and address Payment card details are processed by our third-party payment processor (Stripe) and not stored on our servers Communications: Messages sent to our support team Feedback, survey responses, or other voluntary communications 1.2 Information Collected Automatically Usage Data: IP address Device type and operating system Browser type and version Pages visited, time spent, and features used Referring and exit pages Date and time of access Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve the Service See Section 7 (Cookies) for more details Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog) to analyze usage patterns and improve our Service 1.3 Information from Third Parties Authentication Providers: If you sign in using a third-party service (e.g., Google), we may receive your name, email address, and profile information as permitted by that service Payment Processors: Payment confirmation and transaction data from Stripe or other payment providers 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: 2.1 To Provide and Improve the Service Create and manage your account Process and store your resume content Generate AI-assisted content (summaries, bullet points, suggestions) Perform ATS (Applicant Tracking System) compatibility checks Export resumes in PDF and DOCX formats Provide customer support and respond to inquiries Monitor, analyze, and improve the Service's performance, features, and user experience 2.2 To Communicate with You Send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmations, password resets, purchase receipts) Send service updates, security alerts, and administrative messages Send marketing emails about new features, tips, and promotions (you may opt out at any time) 2.3 To Process Payments Process transactions and manage subscriptions Verify payment information Detect and prevent fraud 2.4 For Legal and Security Purposes Comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to subpoenas, court orders) Enforce our Terms and Conditions Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, or technical problems Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and the public 2.5 For Research and Development Analyze aggregated, de-identified data to understand trends, improve AI models, and develop new features We do not sell or share your personal information for these purposes 3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: 3.1 Service Providers We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including: Hosting providers (e.g., Supabase, Vercel) – to host and store data Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) – to process payments Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog) – to analyze usage Email service providers – to send transactional and marketing emails AI and API providers (e.g., OpenAI) – to generate AI-assisted content Document conversion services (e.g., Cloudmersive) – to process file uploads and exports These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it appropriately. 3.2 Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests Enforce our Terms and Conditions or other agreements Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues 3.3 Business Transfers In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Service if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy. 3.4 With Your Consent We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent (e.g., sharing your resume with a third-party job board or recruiter). 3.5 Aggregated or De-identified Data We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you (e.g., statistics about resume creation trends) for research, marketing, or other purposes. 4. Data Retention 4.1 Active Accounts We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Service. 4.2 Account Deletion If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required or permitted by law to retain it (e.g., for tax, legal, or fraud prevention purposes). 4.3 Backup and Archival Deleted data may persist in backup systems for up to 90 days before being permanently purged. 4.4 Aggregated Data Aggregated or de-identified data may be retained indefinitely for analytical and research purposes. 5. Data Security We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including: Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS and at rest where feasible Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and access is logged Regular security audits and testing Secure authentication: Passwords are hashed using strong cryptographic algorithms However, no system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. 6. Your Rights and Choices Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: 6.1 Access and Portability You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you You may request that we export your data in a machine-readable format (data portability) 6.2 Correction and Update You may update your account information at any time via your account settings You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data 6.3 Deletion (Right to be Forgotten) You may request deletion of your account and personal information We will comply unless we are legally required to retain certain data 6.4 Restrict or Object to Processing You may request that we restrict or stop processing your personal information in certain circumstances (e.g., if you believe it is inaccurate) 6.5 Withdraw Consent Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal) 6.6 Opt-Out of Marketing You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by updating your preferences in your account settings You will still receive transactional emails necessary for the Service 6.7 Do Not Track Some browsers have "Do Not Track" settings. Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals 6.8 How to Exercise Your Rights To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [ privacy@yourdomain.com ]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days). 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 7.1 What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies and similar technologies to: Remember your login session Analyze usage patterns Personalize your experience Deliver targeted advertising (if applicable) 7.2 Types of Cookies We Use Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, security) Cannot be disabled Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog) May be disabled via browser settings or opt-out tools Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and track ad performance (if applicable) May be disabled via browser settings or opt-out tools 7.3 Managing Cookies You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality of the Service. Opt-out tools: Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout PostHog: Can be disabled in account settings (if applicable) 8. International Data Transfers 8.1 Cross-Border Transfers Our Service is hosted and operated globally. If you access the Service from outside [your primary jurisdiction, e.g., Canada], your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers or service providers are located, including the United States and European Union. 8.2 Data Protection Standards We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission Adequacy decisions (where applicable) Other lawful transfer mechanisms By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. 9. Children's Privacy The Service is not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [ privacy@yourdomain.com ]. 10. Third-Party Links and Services The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use. 11. Region-Specific Privacy Rights 11.1 European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland – GDPR If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Legal Basis for Processing: Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails) Contract: To perform our contract with you (e.g., providing the Service) Legitimate Interests: To improve the Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws Your Rights: Access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability (as described in Section 6) Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country Data Controller: Gennext Dimensions Inc. is the data controller for your personal information 11.2 California – CCPA/CPRA If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Your Rights: Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell or share your information for targeted advertising) Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit our use of sensitive personal information (if applicable) Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights How to Exercise Rights: Email us at [ privacy@yourdomain.com ] We will verify your identity before processing requests Categories of Personal Information Collected (past 12 months): Identifiers (name, email, IP address) Professional information (resume content, work history) Payment information (processed by Stripe) Usage data (device, browser, pages visited) Categories of Sources: Directly from you (account registration, resume creation) Automatically (cookies, analytics) Third parties (authentication providers, payment processors) Business Purposes for Collection: Providing the Service, processing payments, customer support, analytics, fraud prevention Categories of Third Parties with Whom We Share: Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing, AI providers) 11.3 Canada – PIPEDA If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): Your Rights: Access your personal information Request correction of inaccurate information Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent) File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Consent: We obtain your consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, except where permitted or required by law 11.4 Other Jurisdictions If you reside in another jurisdiction with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights. Please contact us at [ privacy@yourdomain.com ] to learn more. 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Service features. Notification of Changes: We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date For material changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., email notification or prominent notice within the Service) Your Continued Use: Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service and may request deletion of your account 13. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Gennext Dimensions Inc. Email: privacy@gennextresume.com Registered Address: Gennext Dimensions Inc. 298 Briarmeadow Dr. Kitchener N2A 4L1 Ontario, Canada