At CareerNotes, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, mobile app, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using CareerNotes, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide to Us

Account details: when you sign up, we collect your name, email, password, school/profession, and other optional profile details.
Learning activity: courses you enroll in, lessons you take, notes, Q&A participation, and progress records.
Social interactions: messages, chats, comments, mentorship requests, and community posts.
Opportunities: applications for jobs, internships, or events submitted through the platform.
Payments: if you purchase a course or subscription, we collect billing details (processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors).

b) Information Collected Automatically

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, app version, operating system, log data, and interaction patterns.
Cookies and similar technologies: to remember your preferences, improve functionality, and measure performance.

c) Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using a third-party account (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive basic profile information according to their policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to courses, notes, past papers, and lessons.
Enable social features such as private chats, mentorship, and group discussions.
Personalize your learning experience and recommend relevant content or opportunities.
Process payments and subscriptions securely.
Improve platform functionality, fix bugs, and monitor performance.
Protect user safety and enforce our Terms of Service.
Communicate with you about updates, opportunities, or support issues.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following cases:

With mentors, peers, or schools: if you choose to interact with them on the platform.
With service providers: such as hosting services, analytics tools, and payment processors, who help us deliver our services.
For legal reasons: if required to comply with law, protect our rights, or respond to security threats.
With your consent: when you explicitly agree to share your data for opportunities or partnerships.

4. How Long We Keep Your Information

Accounts: retained until you request deletion.
Comments, posts, and chats: stored as long as your account is active. Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited time.
Legal or financial records: retained as required by applicable laws.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
Export your data in a portable format.

Requests can be made through our support email: [Insert Contact Email].

6. Security

We use industry-standard security measures (encryption, secure servers, limited access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to protect your login credentials and use strong passwords.

7. Children’s Privacy

CareerNotes is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age of consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a minor without consent, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate protections are in place to safeguard your information in line with this policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or a notice on the platform.