Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 August 2026

1. Introduction

IOwnMyCareer.co ("we," "us," "our," or "the Platform") provides career development tools including goal and vision tracking, strengths/weaknesses (SWOT) self-assessment, job application tracking, and job search functionality. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have.

By creating an account or using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Account information: name, email address, phone number, password, profile photo (optional)
• Career profile data: career vision statements, goals and milestones, progress notes
• SWOT and self-assessment data: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats you enter about yourself
• Job application records: job titles, companies, application status, dates, notes, and any documents you upload (resume/CV, cover letters)
• Job search activity: searches you run and filters you apply, saved or bookmarked listings
• Communications: messages you send to support, feedback, or survey responses

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 9 below

2.3 Information from third parties

• If you sign in via a third-party account (e.g. Google, LinkedIn), we receive basic profile information as permitted by that provider
• If the Platform integrates with external job boards or listing providers, we may receive data about job postings you interact with

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform's core features (goal tracking, SWOT notes, application tracker, job search)
• Personalize your experience, such as surfacing relevant job recommendations or progress insights
• Send service-related communications (account notices, security alerts, reminders you've opted into)
• Send optional marketing or product update communications, where you've consented
• Monitor and improve Platform performance, security, and reliability
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under India's DPDP Act, 2023, IOwnMyCareer.co acts as a Data Fiduciary and you are the Data Principal. We process your personal data on the basis of:

• Your consent — collected clearly at the time of account creation and for specific purposes such as marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time
• Certain legitimate uses permitted under the DPDP Act without requiring separate consent (e.g. where you have voluntarily provided data for a specified purpose, such as applying to a job through the Platform, compliance with a legal obligation, or responding to a medical emergency)

Where we rely on your consent, we will provide a clear notice describing what data is collected, why, and how you can withdraw consent — consent can be withdrawn as easily as it was given.

5. How We Share Information

We share information only in the following circumstances:

Recipient	Purpose
Service providers / processors	Hosting, analytics, customer support tools, email delivery — bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements
Job boards or employer partners	Only if you explicitly choose to apply or share your profile through the Platform
Legal or regulatory authorities	Where required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, or property
Business transfers	In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you

We do not share your SWOT notes, private goal reflections, or draft application notes with any third party (including potential employers) unless you take an explicit action to share them.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide the Platform's services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within one year (12 months), except where retention is required for legal, tax, security, or dispute-resolution purposes.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular security review. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to the Platform.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember preferences
• Understand how the Platform is used (analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit some Platform functionality.

9. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under India's DPDP Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Access a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it's being processed
• Correct and update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your data once it's no longer needed for the purpose it was collected, or upon withdrawal of consent
• Withdraw consent at any time, as easily as you gave it — withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before it was withdrawn
• Nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity
• Grievance redressal — raise a complaint with our Grievance Officer (see Section 14), and if unresolved, escalate to the Data Protection Board of India

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@iownmycareer.co. We will respond within the timeframe required under the DPDP Act and its rules.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for users who are at least 18 years old, or the age of legal working eligibility in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below this age. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access the Platform from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for such transfers.

12. Third-Party Links

The Platform may link to third-party job listings, career resources, or external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Review their policies before sharing information with them.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or an in-Platform notice, and update the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data can be directed to:

IOwnMyCareer.co
Email: support@iownmycareer.co

Grievance Officer (as required under the DPDP Act, 2023)

Name: Amit Kumar
Email: support@iownmycareer.co

If your grievance is not resolved satisfactorily, you may escalate it to the Data Protection Board of India.