Privacy Policy

Personal Career Compass ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website at personalcareercompass.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information — your email address and password (stored as an encrypted hash) when you register
• Payment information — processed securely through Stripe; we do not store your credit card details
• Usage data — training course completions and progress within the platform
• Session data — cookies used to keep you logged in during your visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Track your training progress and completions
• Send transactional emails such as password reset links
• Improve and maintain the platform

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers that help us operate the platform:

• Stripe — payment processing
• SendGrid — transactional email delivery
• Render — cloud hosting

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only to provide services on our behalf.

4. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in while you use the platform. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may prevent you from logging in.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encrypted password storage and secure HTTPS connections. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. 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 with an updated effective date.