Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your email address and name. When you use Google Sign-In, we receive your name and email from Google — we do not receive your password.

We automatically collect usage data including: DSA problems you solve, job applications you track, notes you save, and activity dates (for streak tracking). This data is tied to your account and is never sold.

We do not collect payment information — Career Crate is free.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide core features: problem tracking, job bookmarks, interview history, leaderboard rankings.
• To send job alert emails if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time from your profile).
• To improve the platform based on aggregate usage patterns.
• To respond to support requests you send us.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on Neon (neon.tech), located in US East. Neon is SOC 2 Type II certified. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt and never stored in plaintext. We use HTTPS for all data in transit.

4. Third-Party Services

• Google OAuth — optional sign-in. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Anthropic Claude API — powers AI hints, code generation, and mock interviews. Your code and answers are sent to Anthropic for processing. Anthropic does not train on API inputs by default.
• Judge0 CE — executes code you submit. Code is sent to Judge0's public API. Do not submit sensitive code.
• Resend — sends job alert emails. Your email address is shared with Resend only to deliver alerts you opted into.
• Vercel — hosts the application. Subject to Vercel's privacy policy.

5. Cookies

We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in (NextAuth.js). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. No third-party analytics scripts are loaded.

6. Your Rights

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by emailing us. You can opt out of job alerts from your profile page. You can request a copy of your data by contacting us.

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and portability.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. Inactive accounts (no login for 2 years) may be deleted with 30 days notice to your registered email.

8. Children

Career Crate is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@careercrate.online. We aim to respond within 48 hours.