Privacy Policy

At cvmakeryou.com (“the Site”, “the Platform”), we take the protection of our users’ personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our CV building service. This policy is prepared in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, Turkey’s Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK, Law No. 6698).

1. Data Controller

Your personal data is processed, as data controller, by CV Maker You. For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at info@cvmakeryou.com.

2. Personal Data We Collect

When you use our services, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Account and Membership Information
Full name, email address, username, password (stored encrypted), phone number (if provided).

b) CV Content Data
Any information you enter into the CV builder — including but not limited to your name, photo, contact details, work experience, education history, skills, certifications, references, and any other content you choose to include in your CV. This data can be considered sensitive as it may reveal aspects of your professional and personal background.

c) Subscription and Payment Information
Subscription plan selected, billing address, and payment transaction details. Card numbers and payment credentials are processed directly by our payment provider(s) (Stripe and PayPal]) and are not stored on our servers.

d) Technical and Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, session duration, and cookie data collected automatically through the Site (see Section 6).

e) Generated Outputs
CVs generated in PDF format and shareable links created through the Platform, along with the template and language selections associated with them.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing your account and subscription
  • Generating, storing, and delivering your CV in the formats you request (PDF download, shareable link)
  • Processing subscription payments and renewals
  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Improving and maintaining the Site’s functionality and security
  • Sending service-related notifications (e.g., subscription renewal, password reset)
  • Sending marketing communications, where you have given explicit consent
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the type of data and purpose, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract — to provide the CV building and subscription service you signed up for
  • Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interest — for security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
  • Legal obligation — for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Payment processors (e.g.,PayPay/Stripe) to process subscription payments
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers who store Site data on our behalf
  • Email/notification service providers for transactional and marketing emails
  • Legal authorities, where required by law or a valid legal request

All third-party providers are contractually required to process data only for the specified purposes and to apply appropriate security measures.

6. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in and remember your session
  • Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
  • Deliver relevant content, where consent has been given

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. CV content and generated files are retained until you delete them or close your account, after which they are permanently deleted within [X days], except where longer retention is required by law (e.g., billing records).

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, secure hosting) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@cvmakeryou.com.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence (e.g., to hosting providers located abroad), we ensure such transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of [16/18]. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without appropriate parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or by email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@cvmakeryou.com