Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hire Forge AI ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Data (via Google Sign-In)

• Full name
• Email address
• Google account ID

b. User Content

• CV/resume files uploaded for analysis
• Analysis results generated from those files

c. Cookies and Browser Storage

We use the following technologies to enhance your experience:

Functional Cookies

sidebar:state – remembers your sidebar toggle preference

Firebase Authentication Cookies

Set automatically by Firebase to manage your login session

These are essential and cannot be disabled without losing access

Analytics Cookies

Set by Vercel's <Analytics /> and <SpeedInsights /> to monitor performance and site usage

localStorage & sessionStorage (non-cookie)

• localStorage: stores job IDs, file counts, and UI preferences
• sessionStorage: stores temporary data such as anonymous session IDs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Authenticate your account
• Display and manage your uploaded CVs
• Provide AI-based CV analysis results
• Improve platform performance and usability

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We only share data with trusted processors, such as:

• Firebase (authentication, Firestore database)
• OpenAI (CV analysis processing)
• Vercel (hosting and analytics)

Each provider complies with GDPR and other applicable data privacy laws.

5. Cookies and Consent

Essential cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be opted out of. Analytics cookies may be added to a cookie banner in the future, where users will be able to opt in or out.

6. Data Retention

• Account data is retained as long as your account is active.
• Uploaded CVs and analysis results are retained for your use but can be permanently deleted at your request.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, email us at: support@hireforge.ai

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via our website.