At CareerSide (operated by Iotonic GbR), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Data Controller

Iotonic GbR

Kaufmannshof 15, 55120 Mainz, Germany

Email: info@iotonic.dev

Phone: +49 176 55755595

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted)
Profile Information: CV/resume, job preferences, skills, experience
Job Search Data: Job queries, saved vacancies, application tracking
Communication: Messages, support requests, feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used (only with consent)
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
Cookies: Session cookies (necessary), analytics cookies (optional)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Necessary Processing (Contract Performance)

Create and manage your account
Provide job search and matching services
Analyze CVs and provide recommendations
Track your job applications

3.2 With Your Consent

Analytics: Understand usage patterns via Google Analytics 4 (anonymous)
Marketing: Send personalized job recommendations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal data.

Service Providers: Hosting, analytics (Google Analytics 4), email delivery
AI Processing: OpenAI API for CV analysis (data is not used for training)
Legal Requirements: When required by law

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent: Change your consent preferences any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via our support page or email info@iotonic.dev.

6. Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active
Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for 26 months (GA4 default)
After Account Deletion: Most data deleted within 30 days

7. Cookies

7.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Session Cookie: Keeps you logged in
Consent Cookie: Remembers your cookie preferences

7.2 Optional Cookies (Requires Consent)

Analytics Cookies (_ga, _gid): Google Analytics tracking

8. Contact Us

Email: info@iotonic.dev
Mail: Iotonic GbR, Kaufmannshof 15, 55120 Mainz, Germany

Supervisory Authority:
Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Rheinland-Pfalz
Hintere Bleiche 34, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Website: www.datenschutz.rlp.de