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Overview
CoverMe is a Chrome extension that helps job seekers analyze job postings using AI technology. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our extension.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Resume Text: When you paste your resume for skill extraction
- API Key: Your Google Gemini API key for AI analysis
- Job Analysis Data: Results from job compatibility analyses
- Chat Conversations: Your conversations with the AI about specific jobs
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Statistics: How many API calls you make per day/week/month
- Extension Settings: Your preferences for notifications and display options
🔒 Local Storage Only
All your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage system. We do not have servers that collect or store your personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- Resume Analysis: To extract and categorize your skills
- Job Matching: To compare your profile against job postings
- AI Conversations: To provide personalized career guidance
- Usage Tracking: To help you stay within free API limits
Information Sharing
With Google Gemini API
When you request AI analysis, we send:
- Your resume text (for skill extraction only)
- Job posting content (for compatibility analysis)
- Your conversation messages (for chat responses)
Important: This data is sent directly to Google's Gemini API and is not stored on our servers. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for how they handle this data.
We Do Not Share With Anyone Else
- We do not sell your data
- We do not share data with advertisers
- We do not transmit data to our own servers
- We do not share data with other third parties
Data Security
- All data is stored using Chrome's encrypted local storage
- API communications use HTTPS encryption
- No data is transmitted except when you explicitly request AI analysis
- You can delete all stored data at any time through the extension options
Your Rights and Choices
You Can:
- Export Your Data: Download all your information in JSON or CSV format
- Delete Your Data: Clear all stored information through extension settings
- Control API Usage: Disable AI features and use local analysis only
- Manage Conversations: Delete individual chat threads or all conversations
Data Retention
- Data is stored locally until you choose to delete it
- Usage statistics are automatically cleaned up after 30 days
- You can set custom data retention periods in extension settings
Third-Party Services
Google Gemini API
When you use AI features, your data is processed by Google's Gemini API. Please review:
Chrome Storage
Your data is stored using Chrome's built-in storage system. Please review:
Compliance
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We will notify users of significant changes through:
- Extension update notifications
- In-app announcements
- Updated version information in the Chrome Web Store