Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2025
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. When you use our career exploration tools, we collect the skills and interests you provide to generate personalized recommendations. We also collect basic usage data such as pages visited and features used to improve our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide personalized career recommendations, generate learning roadmaps, and improve our platform. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your skills and career data are used solely to power your experience on PathNotTaken.
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely and we implement industry-standard security measures to protect it. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. Authentication tokens are used for session management and expire after a set period.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use browser local storage to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Essential storage is used only to keep you logged in and save your skill selections between visits.
5. Your Rights
You can access, update, or delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings page. Upon account deletion, all your personal data, saved roadmaps, and career preferences are permanently removed from our systems.
6. 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 updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please reach out via our contact page.