Privacy Policy for JobAuto

Last updated: 5/31/2025

1. Introduction

JobAuto (“we,” “our,” or “us”) are a job application automation tool consisting of a browser extension and web dashboard that helps users save job listings and autofill application forms using AI technology. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your information when you use our web dashboard and browser extension services.

Our service consists of three main components:
  • A browser extension with two buttons (save page content and autofill forms)
  • A web dashboard for viewing your saved data
  • AI-powered processing to parse job information and generate form responses

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Google Account Data: Name, email address, and profile picture obtained through Google OAuth authentication
  • Authentication Tokens: Access and refresh tokens for maintaining your login session. These tokens are stored in the browser and the browser extension.

2.2 Job Application Data

  • Web Page Content: Job listing content and url from pages where you click “Save to Dashboard” button
  • Form Information: Data you provide for autofilling job application forms via the Dashboard

2.3 Technical Information

  • Browser Data: Extension usage information and error logs
  • IP Address: General location information obtained through your IP address
  • Session Data: Data about your login session and activity timestamps.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

  • Authentication: Google account information is used solely for secure login and account identification
  • Content Processing: Web page content is sent to AI services (OpenAI and Cerebras) to parse and extract job-related information
  • Form Autofill: Your saved information is processed by AI to generate appropriate responses for job application forms
  • Data Display: Processed job data is shown in your personal web dashboard

3.2 Service Improvement

  • Error Tracking: Technical data helps us identify and fix issues with the extension
  • Session Management: Authentication tokens maintain your login across sessions

4. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

4.1 AI Processing Services

When you use our browser extension features, your data is processed by third-party services:

OpenAI and Cerebras: Job listing content is sent to these AI language models to:

  • Parse and extract job-related information from web pages
  • Generate appropriate responses for form fields
  • Provide intelligent suggestions and recommendations based on your job preferences

Important: These AI services operate according to their own privacy policies:

We cannot control how these services handle your data during processing.

4.2 Authentication and Storage

Supabase: Our database provider that:

Google OAuth:

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage (Browser Extension)

Your browser extension stores encrypted authentication tokens locally in your browser.

  • Encrypted Tokens: Authentication tokens are encrypted and stored locally in your browser
  • Temporary Data: Page content is temporarily stored before being sent to AI services
  • 5.2 Cloud Storage (Supabase)

  • User Data: Your Google account information and processed job listings
  • 6. Data Sharing

    6.1 Third-Party Processing

    AI Services: Job content is shared with OpenAI and Cerebras for processing only

    Database Provider: User data is stored with Supabase according to their security practices

    6.2 No Data Sales

    • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information
    • We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
    • Your job application data is only accessible to you through your dashboard

    7. Your Rights and Choices

    7.1 Data Control

    • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
    • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

    7.2 Browser Extension Controls

    • Disable or uninstall the browser extension at any time
    • Clear local storage and cached data through browser settings

    8. Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active and you use our services
  • Account Deletion: All personal data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Legal Requirements: Data may be retained longer only if required by applicable law
  • 9. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence when using third-party AI services (OpenAI, Cerebras) and database services (Supabase). These services may transfer and process your data according to their respective privacy policies and applicable laws.

    10. Children's Privacy

    JobAuto is not intended for use by individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have that information removed.

    11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    The project is very early in its development so we may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through:

    • Notice in the extension and dashboard
    • Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
    Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    12. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

    By using JobAuto, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described.