Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 28, 2025

1. Introduction

The Consult Now ("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 AI-powered resume screening and job matching platform.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • • Name and email address (when you create an account)
  • • Company name and profession
  • • Job descriptions and requirements you create
  • • Resume files you upload for analysis

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • • Usage data and analytics (with your consent)
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

  • • To provide and maintain our AI resume screening service
  • • To process payments and manage your subscription
  • • To analyze resumes against job descriptions using AI
  • • To improve our service and user experience
  • • To communicate with you about your account and updates
  • • To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use a simple cookie popup to manage your preferences. We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and help us understand how you use our site. You can opt out of analytics tracking through our cookie consent banner.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud) infrastructure with industry-standard encryption. Resume files are automatically deleted after 60 days or 180 days depending on your plan for security and privacy.

  • • Data encryption in transit and at rest
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Limited access to authorized personnel only
  • • Automatic data deletion policies

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Firebase: Database and file storage
  • Google AI (Gemini): Resume analysis and matching
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (with consent)
  • PayPal: Payment processing

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to withdraw consent for data processing.

8. Data Retention

  • • Account information: Retained until account deletion
  • • Resume files: Automatically deleted after 60 days or 180 days depending on your plan
  • • Job descriptions: Retained until manually deleted
  • • Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • • Cookie consent: Retained for 12 months, then re-requested

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: Info@theconsultnow.com
Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days