Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/04/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how EmpowerCaree (“Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or interact with us through https://www.empowercaree.com (the “Site”) or through any related platforms and communications (collectively, the “Services”). The terms “you” and “your” refer to users of the Site, whether as job seekers, career professionals, employers, clients, or visitors.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, please refrain from using the Services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you use our Services, you may provide information such as:

Basic Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Credentials: Username and password, if you register for an account.
Professional Information: Resume/CV, employment history, education, skills, portfolio links.
Transaction Information: If you purchase services (e.g., premium listings, courses, coaching), we may collect billing address and limited payment information (processed via third-party payment processors).
Communication Content: Messages or inquiries you send us via forms, email, or chat.
Feedback & Reviews: User-generated content including testimonials, ratings, and job reviews.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain data through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address, browser type, device information
Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, referring URLs
Login times and activity logs

For more about cookies, see the Cookies section below.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from trusted third parties, such as:

Analytics and marketing tools
Social media or LinkedIn (if you choose to log in or link accounts)
Payment processors
Employment or training partners

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: Enable job matching, candidate search, resume uploads, course access, and account management.
Communication: Respond to your queries, send updates, job alerts, newsletters, or platform announcements.
Transaction Processing: Fulfill purchases for premium services, coaching, or subscription plans.
Marketing & Personalization: Send you promotions or recommendations based on your usage or interests.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Detect and protect against unauthorized use or malicious activity.
Compliance: Meet legal obligations, including verification requests or enforcement of our terms.

Cookies

We use cookies and related technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Track session data
Analyze usage patterns
Serve personalized content or ads

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain features of our Site.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Hosting providers, email platforms, analytics services, payment processors.
Career Partners: Employers, training institutes, or job boards you explicitly interact with via the Site.
Legal Compliance: Authorities or regulators when required by law.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or acquisition of the business.

We do not sell or share your personal information for third-party advertising without your consent.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their respective privacy policies before submitting information.

User Content & Public Profiles

Certain features, such as profile creation or job reviews, may allow you to publish information publicly. Be cautious about sharing sensitive information. We cannot control how public content is used by others.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately to request removal.

Data Security & Retention

We implement standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure. We retain your data as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account or data
Withdraw consent or object to data processing
Manage communications preferences (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at customers@empowercaree.com or through relevant tools on the Site. We may verify your identity before processing requests.