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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Dossier ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from GitHub

When you sign in with GitHub, we collect:

  • Your GitHub username and profile information
  • Email address (with your permission)
  • Public repository information
  • Public activity data (commits, pull requests, issues)
  • Contribution statistics

2.2 Information You Provide

You may optionally provide:

  • Custom headline and bio
  • Skills and job preferences
  • Social media links (LinkedIn, Portfolio, etc.)
  • Resume URL
  • Job posting information
  • Contact form messages

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Profile view analytics
  • Referrer URLs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and maintain your profile
  • Display your portfolio to other users (based on privacy settings)
  • Match you with relevant job opportunities
  • Send job alerts and notifications (with your consent)
  • Process payments for job postings
  • Provide analytics about your profile views
  • Improve and optimize the Service
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Other users: Your public profile is visible based on your privacy settings (public, unlisted, or private)
  • Service providers: Including Stripe (payments), Resend (email), and hosting providers
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Your Privacy Controls

You can control your privacy by:

  • Profile visibility: Set your profile to public (searchable), unlisted (direct link only), or private (only you)
  • Email visibility: Choose whether to show your email on your profile
  • Email preferences: Control which emails you receive (job alerts, profile views, weekly digest, marketing)
  • Account deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

  • Your profile and personal information are deleted immediately
  • Analytics data is anonymized
  • Job postings you created may be retained for record-keeping
  • Some data may be retained as required by law

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Regular security reviews

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your preferences

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics are collected server-side.

9. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • GitHub: For authentication and profile data
  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • Resend: For email delivery
  • Google AI: For profile optimization features

10. Children's Privacy

Dossier is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the settings in your dashboard.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

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