Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ApplyBlitz ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service at applyblitz.com, including all related applications, features, and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration details (name, email address, password)
• CV and résumé content (work experience, education, skills, contact details)
• Cover letter content and job application details
• Uploaded profile photos
• Payment and billing information (processed securely via Stripe)
• Feedback and support communications

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps)
• Device information (operating system, hardware model)
• Usage data (features used, actions taken within the Service)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Generate AI-powered CVs and cover letters tailored to your job applications
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password reset, receipts)
• Improve and personalise your experience on the Service
• Monitor and analyse usage to improve functionality and performance
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. AI Processing of Your Data

ApplyBlitz uses artificial intelligence (via Azure OpenAI services) to generate and personalise CVs, cover letters, and extracted job information. Your CV content, job descriptions, and application details are transmitted to these AI services solely for the purpose of generating your requested output. We do not use your personal data to train third-party AI models.

5. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Stripe (payments), Azure (AI and cloud infrastructure), email delivery services — solely to perform services on our behalf
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users or the public
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice to you

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Exported documents (PDF/DOCX) stored temporarily on our servers are deleted automatically within 24 hours of creation.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Service. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling essential cookies may impair Service functionality.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request we limit processing under certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@applyblitz.com.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the Last updated date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: