Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TryApplyNow ("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 website (tryapplynow.com) and Chrome browser extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address)
• Resume and CV data (work history, education, skills)
• Profile information (location, job preferences)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Support requests and feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Chrome Extension Data

• Job posting URLs you visit on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor
• Job descriptions and metadata for matching analysis
• Extension usage statistics (features used, frequency)
• Authentication tokens (stored locally and encrypted)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Job Matching: Analyze your resume against job postings to provide match scores
• Resume Tailoring: Generate customized resumes optimized for specific jobs
• Connection Discovery: Find relevant professional connections at target companies
• Form Autofill: Pre-fill job application forms with your profile data
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
• Communication: Send service updates, feature announcements, and support responses
• Billing: Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Data encrypted at rest in our database
• Secure authentication using JWT tokens
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Data hosted on secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase, Vercel)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (Stripe for payments, email providers)
• AI Services: Anthropic Claude API for resume analysis (data is not used for model training)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

6. Chrome Extension Permissions

Our Chrome extension requests the following permissions:

• Storage: To store your session state and settings locally so the extension works across tabs
• Active Tab: To access the current tab only when you click the extension, to read job page content and show results
• Downloads: To download tailored resume files generated by our AI service when you click "Tailor Resume"
• Host Permissions (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor): To detect job pages, read job descriptions, and display the extension sidebar on supported job sites

The extension ONLY accesses job pages on the specified sites. We do not access your emails, messages, or any other browsing activity.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics and usage tracking (anonymized)
• Security and fraud prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit functionality.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@tryapplynow.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained
• Billing records retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

14. Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
• Information Technology Act, 2000 - India