Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 11, 2025
1. Introduction
ATStruggleBuster ("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 resume evaluation service at www.atstrugglebuster.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, name (if provided through OAuth providers)
- Resume Data: The resume text you submit for evaluation (stored to persist across sessions)
- Job Descriptions: Job posting text you submit (not stored after session ends)
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we don't store credit card details
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Evaluation history, credit usage, timestamps
- Technical Data: IP address (for rate limiting), browser type, device information
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication via NextAuth
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide resume-to-job matching evaluation services
- To maintain your account and authenticate your identity
- To process payments and manage credit balances
- To save your resume text for convenience across sessions
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
- To comply with legal obligations
- To improve our services through aggregated, anonymized analytics
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: With OpenAI (for evaluation processing), Stripe (for payments), Resend (for authentication emails)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, safety, or property
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication via NextAuth
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
- Account information: Retained until account deletion
- Resume text: Stored until you update it or delete your account
- Job descriptions: Not stored after evaluation
- Evaluation history: Retained for 90 days for duplicate detection, then anonymized
- Payment records: Retained as required for tax and legal compliance
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (if any)
To exercise these rights, contact me at admin@theextravaganthobo.com
8. Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with:
- OpenAI: For AI-powered resume evaluation (see OpenAI's privacy policy)
- Stripe: For payment processing (see Stripe's privacy policy)
- Google/Facebook/LinkedIn: For OAuth authentication (if used)
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we do not do).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, providing notice through the service or via email.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
- Email: admin@theextravaganthobo.com
- Website: www.atstrugglebuster.com