Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Resourceye ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and giving you complete control over your professional information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use Resourceye.com (the "Platform").

OUR CORE PRIVACY PRINCIPLE

Resourceye operates on a fundamental principle: We only use and display data that YOU explicitly choose to share. You have complete control over what information is visible on your profile and who can access it.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Platform:

Account Information:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
  • Location (city, state, country)
  • Professional headline/title

Profile Information (You Control Visibility):

  • Work experience, job titles, companies, employment dates
  • Education history, degrees, certifications
  • Skills and expertise
  • Projects and portfolio items
  • Achievements and awards
  • Professional summary/bio
  • Links to professional websites or portfolios
  • Profile photo

Resume/CV Upload:

  • When you upload a resume, we extract relevant professional information
  • You review and approve what information is added to your profile
  • Original documents are stored securely and never shared without permission

Search and Communication:

  • Search queries when looking for talent
  • Messages sent through our Platform
  • Feedback and support requests

2. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Pages visited, features used, time spent on Platform
  • Referring website or source
  • This data is used only to improve Platform functionality and is never shared

Cookies and Tracking:

  • We use essential cookies for Platform functionality
  • Analytics cookies (only with your consent) to understand usage patterns
  • You can control cookie preferences in your account settings

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not:

  • Scrape data from other websites or platforms
  • Purchase data from third-party brokers
  • Use web tracking across other sites you visit
  • Access your contacts, social media, or email without explicit permission
  • Collect information about you from other sources without your consent

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information only for the following purposes:

1. Platform Functionality:

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Display your profile according to your visibility settings
  • Enable search functionality for recruiters (only for information you've made public)
  • Process your requests and communications

2. AI-Powered Features (With Your Permission):

  • Generate resume suggestions based on your experience
  • Provide skill recommendations
  • Optimize your profile for searchability
  • All AI processing happens with your explicit consent and data stays within our system

3. Platform Improvement:

  • Analyze aggregated, anonymized usage patterns
  • Improve search algorithms and user experience
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Individual user data is never used for these purposes

4. Communication:

  • Send account-related notifications (security alerts, profile updates)
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Send optional product updates (you can opt-out anytime)

5. Legal Compliance:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud or security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

YOUR CONTROL OVER YOUR DATA

Profile Visibility Settings:

You have granular control over every piece of information:

Public Profile:

  • Choose to make your profile searchable by recruiters
  • Select which fields are visible (work experience, skills, education, etc.)
  • Hide specific companies, roles, or time periods
  • Make your entire profile private (visible only to you)

Search Visibility:

  • Opt in or out of recruiter searches entirely
  • Control whether your name appears in searches
  • Choose to show "anonymous" profile until you approve contact
  • Set preferences for who can contact you

Data Export:

  • Download all your data in a portable format anytime
  • Export includes all profile information, messages, and activity logs

Data Deletion:

  • Delete specific profile entries (jobs, skills, education)
  • Delete your entire account and all associated data
  • We permanently delete data within 30 days of your request
  • Some data may be retained for legal compliance (specified below)

HOW YOUR DATA IS SHARED

1. Information You Make Public:

When you set profile information to "public," it may be visible to:

  • Recruiters and hiring managers searching on our Platform
  • Other registered users (if you enable this)
  • Search engines (only if you explicitly opt-in to "public web indexing")

You control exactly what is public through your profile settings.

2. With Your Explicit Consent:

  • When you apply to jobs through our Platform
  • When you share your profile link with specific individuals
  • When you authorize integration with other platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, etc.)

3. Service Providers:

We share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Platform:

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Email service providers (for account notifications)
  • Analytics tools (only anonymized, aggregated data)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.

4. Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law:

  • In response to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
  • To protect our rights or property
  • To prevent fraud or security threats
  • To protect user safety

We will notify you of legal requests unless prohibited by law.

5. Business Transfers:

If Resourceye is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new entity. We will notify you and give you options to delete your account before any transfer.

6. What We NEVER Do:

We will never:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share your resume or profile with recruiters without your permission
  • Use your data for advertising or marketing by third parties
  • Share your information with data brokers
  • Display your information publicly without your explicit consent

DATA SECURITY

We take security seriously and implement industry-standard protections:

Technical Measures:

  • End-to-end encryption for data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Multi-factor authentication available for all accounts
  • Automatic logout after periods of inactivity

Access Controls:

  • Strict internal access policies (need-to-know basis only)
  • Employee background checks and confidentiality agreements
  • Audit logs of all data access by our team
  • Regular security training for all staff

Incident Response:

  • Documented incident response plan
  • We will notify you within 72 hours of any data breach affecting your information
  • Free credit monitoring offered in case of sensitive data breaches

DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

Active Accounts:

  • Data retained while your account is active
  • You can delete data anytime through your account settings

Inactive Accounts:

  • After 3 years of inactivity, we'll email you asking if you want to keep your account
  • If no response after 90 days, we'll delete your account and data

Deleted Accounts:

  • All personal data deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
  • Some data retained for legal compliance (financial records: 7 years, legal disputes: until resolved)
  • Anonymized, aggregated analytics may be retained indefinitely

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Resourceye operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including:

  • United States
  • European Union
  • Australia

We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Your explicit consent where required

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

For All Users:

  • Access your data and download a copy
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

For EU/UK Users (GDPR):

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to automated decision-making
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

For California Users (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what data is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of "sales" (we don't sell data, but you have this right)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

For Australian Users (Privacy Act):

  • Right to access and correct your information
  • Right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@resourceye.com

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Resourceye is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@resourceye.com and we will delete it.

COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies (Always Active):

  • Authentication and security
  • Platform functionality
  • Load balancing

Optional Cookies (Require Consent):

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, privacy-focused alternatives)
  • Preference cookies (remember your settings)

You can control cookies through:

  • Your account settings
  • Browser settings
  • Cookie preference center (on first visit)

We do not use:

  • Third-party advertising cookies
  • Cross-site tracking
  • Social media tracking pixels (unless you explicitly connect your social accounts)

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Platform may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

AI AND AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

When you use AI-powered features on Resourceye:

Resume Building:

  • AI suggests content based on your input
  • You review and approve all suggestions
  • AI does not make automated decisions about your profile

Search and Matching:

  • AI helps recruiters find relevant candidates
  • Matching is based on criteria you've made public
  • You can opt-out of AI-powered matching in settings

Transparency:

  • We will clearly label AI-generated content
  • You can request human review of any automated decision
  • AI models are trained only on aggregated, anonymized data (never on your personal data without consent)

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes:

  • We'll notify you by email
  • We'll display a prominent notice on the Platform
  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date
  • You'll have the opportunity to review changes before they take effect

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree with changes, you can delete your account.

CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days

COMPLAINTS

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact:

EU/UK Users:

Your local Data Protection Authority
List: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

California Users:

California Attorney General
Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit

Australian Users:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
https://www.oaic.gov.au/

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

  • You control what information you share
  • We only use data you explicitly provide
  • You can delete your data anytime
  • We never sell your personal data
  • We use industry-standard security measures
  • You can export all your data in a portable format
  • We're transparent about how we use your information

YOUR TRUST IS OUR PRIORITY

At Resourceye, we believe your professional data belongs to you. We're committed to:

  • Transparency in all our practices
  • Giving you complete control over your information
  • Protecting your data with the highest security standards
  • Never surprising you with how we use your data

If we ever fail to meet these commitments, please let us know at privacy@resourceye.com

By using Resourceye, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: January 11, 2026 | Version: 1.0