Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to StrideNow (“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 mobile application and website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account.
  • Profile Information: Work experience, education, skills, resume, profile photo, and other information you add to your profile.
  • Job Application Data: Applications you submit, saved jobs, and job preferences.
  • Communications: Messages sent through our in-app chat feature.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Match you with relevant job opportunities using our AI algorithms
  • Facilitate communication between candidates and recruiters
  • Send notifications about job matches, application updates, and new features
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Recruiters: When you apply for a job, your profile information is shared with the hiring company.
  • Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate and improve our services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and download your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Restrict or object to certain processing

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our app and website with a new “last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@stridenow.app.