Privacy Policy

Career In Defense
Privacy Policy
This page is a general template and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before full public launch.Important: This page is a general template and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before full public launch.
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Career In Defense collects, uses, and protects information submitted through the platform.
Information We Collect
We may collect account details, profile information, job preferences, uploaded files, application activity, communications, and basic site usage data.
Candidate Information
Candidate profiles may include contact details, career goals, military background, clearance-related self-reported information, skills, certifications, and job preferences.
Employer Information
Employer accounts may include company details, hiring contacts, job postings, applicant review activity, and related communications.
Resume Uploads
Uploaded resumes are used to support candidate profiles, applications, and future resume or Career AI tools. Do not upload classified, export-controlled, or sensitive government information.
Job Applications
When candidates apply to jobs, relevant profile and application details may be shared with the employer connected to that job.
Account Information
We use account information to authenticate users, provide dashboards, send transactional emails, and support platform operations.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate the site, support candidate and employer workflows, improve services, communicate with users, and maintain security.
How We Share Information
We share information only as needed to operate the platform, such as sharing applications with employers, using service providers, or complying with lawful requests.
Cookies and Analytics
The site may use cookies and analytics tools to support login sessions, security, performance, and general usage measurement.
Email Communications
We send transactional emails for account creation, password resets, resume uploads, job applications, and platform notices.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards, but no website can guarantee absolute security. Users should avoid submitting classified or highly sensitive information.
Data Retention
We retain information as needed for platform operations, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.
User Choices
Users may update account information, request support, or ask about account data by contacting Career In Defense.
Children's Privacy
Career In Defense is not intended for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from children.
Third-Party Services
The platform may rely on services such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, job feed providers, or AI providers when enabled.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the platform changes. The updated version will be posted on this page.
Contact Information
Questions can be sent to support@careerindefense.com.