We Don't Want Your Personal Data
Unlike most platforms, we actually mean it when we say we respect your privacy. Here's exactly what we collect, why we need it, and how we protect it.
The TL;DR Version
✅ What We Do
- • Collect anonymous hiring experiences
- • Verify emails to prevent spam (then delete them)
- • Protect your data with encryption
- • Let you delete your data anytime
❌ What We Don't Do
- • Collect personal information
- • Sell data to anyone
- • Track you across the internet
- • Share individual reviews with companies
What We Collect
The bare minimum to make this work
Review Data (Anonymous)
- Company names and positions you applied for
- Application timelines and outcomes
- Your honest commentary about the experience
- Tags describing the hiring process
- Location and application method
Email Verification (Temporary)
- Email address for spam prevention only
- We verify it exists, then delete it
- Never stored with your review
- Never used for marketing without consent
Technical Data
- Basic analytics (page views, not personal)
- Error logs for fixing bugs
- No tracking cookies or fingerprinting
What We DON'T Collect
Your privacy matters more than our data hunger
Personal Information
- No real names, ever
- No phone numbers
- No addresses or detailed location data
- No social media profiles
- No employment history beyond what you share
Tracking & Surveillance
- No behavioral tracking across sites
- No selling data to third parties
- No building profiles for advertising
- No location tracking
How We Protect Your Data
Security that actually works
Technical Safeguards
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure database with access controls
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- No data stored in plain text
Access Controls
- Only essential team members have database access
- All access is logged and monitored
- No automated data sharing with external services
- Regular access reviews and revocation
How We Use Your Data
Transparency in action
Primary Uses
- Display anonymous reviews to help other job seekers
- Calculate company statistics and trends
- Detect and prevent spam or fake reviews
- Improve the platform based on user feedback
What We Never Do
- Sell your data to anyone
- Share individual reviews with companies
- Use data for advertising targeting
- Create profiles for marketing purposes
Data Retention & Deletion
We don't hoard your information
Retention Periods
- Email addresses: Deleted immediately after verification
- Review data: Kept indefinitely for community benefit
- Technical logs: Deleted after 90 days
- Newsletter emails: Until you unsubscribe
Your Deletion Rights
- Contact us to remove your specific review
- We'll verify ownership and delete within 7 days
- Aggregated statistics may remain (anonymized)
- No questions asked deletion policy
Third-Party Services
Who else might see your data
Essential Services Only
- Hosting provider (for website infrastructure)
- Email verification service (temporary)
- Analytics (anonymous, aggregated only)
- No advertising networks or data brokers
Service Provider Requirements
- All providers must meet our privacy standards
- Data processing agreements in place
- No data sharing beyond essential functions
- Regular privacy compliance reviews
Your Rights
You have control over your data. Here's what you can do:
Right to Know
See exactly what data we have about you (spoiler: it's minimal)
Right to Delete
Remove your reviews or data at any time, no questions asked
Right to Correct
Fix any inaccurate information in your submissions
Right to Object
Opt out of any data processing you're not comfortable with
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're not hiding behind legal jargon. If you have questions about how we handle your data, just ask. We'll give you a straight answer.
Contact UsImportant Legal Notice
This privacy policy is effective as of June 28, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify users through the platform and update the "last updated" date. Your continued use of InterviewRage after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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