Overview

GitHub Resume Builder is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our service to generate professional resumes from your GitHub repositories.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our resume generation service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Full name and professional headline
  • Email address and phone number
  • Location (city and country)
  • GitHub username (via OAuth authentication)
  • Portfolio and LinkedIn URLs (optional)
  • Education history and work experience
  • Skills and certifications

GitHub Data

When you connect your GitHub account, we access:

  • Public repository information (name, description, stars, forks)
  • Repository languages and technologies used
  • Commit history and contribution statistics
  • README files and documentation
  • Package.json, requirements.txt, and dependency files

We do not access your private repositories unless you explicitly grant permission. We never modify or write to your GitHub repositories.

Resume Data

  • Generated resume content and customizations
  • Selected resume templates and formatting preferences
  • Job descriptions uploaded for role-specific tailoring
  • Resume versions and edit history
  • PDF exports and download timestamps

Usage Information

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on the platform
  • Error logs and crash reports

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Generate AI-powered resume content from your GitHub repositories
  • Provide role-specific resume tailoring based on job descriptions
  • Store and manage your resume versions
  • Process payments for premium subscriptions
  • Send important account notifications and updates
  • Improve our AI models and resume generation quality
  • Analyze platform usage to enhance user experience
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

Data Storage & Security

Where We Store Your Data

  • User profiles and resume data: MongoDB Atlas (encrypted at rest)
  • PDF exports: Cloudinary (with 24-hour auto-deletion for free tier)
  • Payment information: Stripe or Razorpay (we do not store card details)
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

  • All data transmitted over HTTPS with TLS encryption
  • Passwords hashed using bcrypt with salt
  • JWT-based authentication with secure token rotation
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Automated backups with 30-day retention
  • DDoS protection and rate limiting

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but maintain vigilant monitoring and rapid response protocols.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to provide our platform:

GitHub

OAuth authentication and repository data access. Governed by GitHub Privacy Policy.

Payment Processors

Stripe (US/International) or Razorpay (India) for subscription billing. We do not store your payment card information. Governed by their respective privacy policies.

Cloudinary

PDF storage and delivery. Free tier PDFs are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Premium PDFs are stored for 30 days.

AI Services

We use OpenAI or Anthropic APIs for resume content generation. Your repository data is sent to these services solely for processing and is not used for model training. All API calls are logged for quality assurance.

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand usage patterns. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

AI & Data Processing

Our AI-powered resume generation works as follows:

  • Your GitHub repository data (README, dependencies, code structure) is analyzed
  • Data is sent to AI providers (OpenAI/Anthropic) via secure API
  • AI generates professional resume bullet points based on detected technologies
  • Generated content is returned and stored in our database
  • You retain full ownership of all resume content

Free tier users receive AI-generated content with basic quality. Premium users receive advanced AI analysis with role-specific tailoring and job description matching.

We do not use your data to train our own AI models. Third-party AI providers may log requests for abuse prevention but do not use your data for model training per their enterprise agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. We will provide this in machine-readable format (JSON) within 30 days.

Edit Your Data

Update your profile information, education, work experience, and preferences at any time through your account settings.

Delete Your Data

Permanently delete your account and all associated data. This action is irreversible. Resume PDFs stored on Cloudinary will be deleted within 24 hours. Database records will be purged within 30 days (required for billing reconciliation).

Export Your Data

Download all your resume data in JSON or Markdown format. This includes all resume versions, profile information, and generated content.

Opt-Out of Analytics

Disable analytics tracking in your account settings. Note that essential analytics for security and fraud prevention cannot be disabled.

Revoke GitHub Access

Disconnect your GitHub account at any time. Previously generated resumes will remain available, but you will not be able to fetch new repository data.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies

Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality. These cannot be disabled as the platform will not function without them. Includes session tokens and CSRF protection.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use the platform. These are anonymized and can be disabled in your account settings.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings such as theme preference, template selection, and UI customizations. These cookies do not track you across websites.

Data Retention

  • Active accounts: Data retained indefinitely while account is active
  • Inactive accounts (>2 years): Notified before potential deletion
  • Deleted accounts: Data purged within 30 days (except billing records required by law)
  • Free tier PDFs: Auto-deleted after 24 hours
  • Premium PDFs: Retained for 30 days, then archived
  • Backup systems: 30-day retention for disaster recovery
  • Audit logs: 90 days for security and fraud prevention
  • Billing records: 7 years (legal requirement)

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems within 48 hours of verification.

Users between 16-18 years old may use the service with parental consent, particularly students creating resumes for internship applications.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified via:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent banner on the platform
  • Updated "Last modified" date at the top of this page

Continued use of the service after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account before the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

GitHub Resume Builder Privacy Team

Email: privacy@githubresumebuilder.com

Response time: Within 3 business days

For GDPR-related requests (EU residents), please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

For CCPA-related requests (California residents), please include "CCPA Request" in your subject line. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

This privacy policy is effective as of February 8, 2026. By using GitHub Resume Builder, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.