Honest Career Guidance for Real Success

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our career coaching services, including your name, email address, phone number, resume information, and career goals.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used exclusively to provide career coaching services, including personalized advice, resume optimization, interview preparation, and ongoing professional development support.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability regarding your personal information. You may also withdraw consent at any time.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Career coaching records are typically retained for 7 years after service completion.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call +1 (415) 555-2847.

Service Agreement

By engaging our career coaching services, you agree to participate actively in the coaching process and provide accurate information about your career situation and goals.

Professional Disclaimer

Our career advice and coaching services are provided for educational and professional development purposes. While we strive for excellent results, we cannot guarantee specific employment outcomes or salary increases.

Confidentiality

All information shared during coaching sessions is kept strictly confidential. We do not share your personal information or career details with third parties without your explicit consent.

Payment Terms

Payment for services is due as specified in your coaching agreement. Refunds are available within 7 days of initial consultation if you are not completely satisfied with our service approach.

Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the amount paid for services. We are not responsible for decisions made based on our advice or for employment outcomes beyond our direct control.

Modification of Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to active clients via email with 30 days' notice.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and understand how our services are being used.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include session management, security features, and accessibility preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our career coaching services.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience when you return to our website.

Cookie Management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Notice

Transparent Career Advice respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond promptly to valid copyright infringement notices.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location
• Your contact information including address, telephone number, and email
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

Email: [email protected]

Address: 425 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94105

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed due to mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification following DMCA procedures.

Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating services for users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

Transparent Career Advice is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information and consent to our processing
• Contract: To fulfill our career coaching service obligations
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate about relevant opportunities

Your Rights Under GDPR

Right of Access

You have the right to obtain confirmation that we are processing your data and access to your personal information.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You may request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request limitation of processing your personal data in specific situations.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You can object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (415) 555-2847

Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with GDPR requirements.