1. Information We Collect

Assessment Data

When you complete our career assessment, the following information is stored only in your browser's local storage:

• Your name (if provided)
• Assessment responses (personality, aptitude, values, challenges)
• Generated career matches and recommendations

Account Information

If you choose to create an account for coaching features, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Account authentication data (managed securely by Clerk)

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect basic technical information:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• General location (country/region, not precise location)
• Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our career assessment and coaching services
• Authenticate users who create accounts
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Understand how our service is used to make improvements
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

We do NOT use your information to:

• Sell to third parties
• Send unsolicited marketing emails
• Build advertising profiles
• Share with employers or educational institutions without your consent

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process some data:

4. Cookies and Browser Storage

Browser Storage: We use your browser's local storage to save your assessment progress and results. This data stays on your device and never leaves unless you explicitly download or share it. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies: If you create an account, authentication cookies are used to keep you logged in. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure authentication through industry-standard providers
• Regular security reviews of our codebase
• Minimal data collection philosophy

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View what assessment data is stored in your browser's local storage
• Delete: Clear your browser's local storage at any time to remove all assessment data
• Export: Download your results using our PDF export feature
• Account Deletion: Delete your account directly through your account settings page with Clerk
• Opt-out: Choose not to create an account and still use our assessment tools