1. Information We Collect

SmartMatch.AI collects the following types of information:

Resume Data: When you upload your resume for analysis, we process the content to provide AI-powered insights
Personal Information: Email address and name for account creation and service delivery
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service for improvement purposes
Payment Information: UPI transaction details for premium subscriptions (processed securely)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Providing AI-powered resume analysis and job matching services
Processing payments and managing premium subscriptions
Improving our AI algorithms and service quality
Communicating with you about our services
Complying with legal obligations

3. Advertising and Third-Party Services

SmartMatch.AI uses third-party advertising services to support our platform:

Google AdSense: We display contextual advertisements that may use cookies to personalize ads
Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior and improve our service
OpenAI API: Resume content is processed by OpenAI's API for analysis (data is not stored by OpenAI)

These third-party services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies.

4. Data Security and Storage

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Resume files are processed and deleted after analysis completion
Personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential website functionality and user sessions
Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our service
Advertising cookies for personalized ad experiences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

SmartMatch.AI is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@smartmatch.ai
Address: [Your Business Address]

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Lawful basis for processing: Legitimate interest and consent
Data Protection Officer: privacy@smartmatch.ai
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
Data retention period: Account data is retained until deletion is requested