Pathfindr Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 29, 2025

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Pathfindr (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “App”).

1. Eligibility & Age Requirements

Pathfindr is intended for users 16 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may use the App only with parental or school consent.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data when you use the App:

  • User Authentication Data

    • Email address, password, and Google sign-in information.

    • Managed through Supabase and Google OAuth.

  • Saved Career Data

    • When you save a career, your unique user ID and the career ID are stored in Supabase.

  • AI Advisor Interaction Data

    • Messages/queries you send, conversation history, and saved career IDs may be shared with our AI service providers (DeepSeek API / OpenAI) to generate responses.

    • Career details may also be shared with the AI provider when you request information.

  • Analytics Data

    • We use Firebase and Google Analytics to collect device information, usage metrics, and performance statistics.

  • Payment Data

    • Subscription payments are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, Apple App Store, Google Play).

    • We do not store credit card or banking information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve app functionality (career saving, AI Advisor, subscriptions).

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions.

  • Analyze usage trends and app performance.

  • Communicate important updates and support responses.

  • Generate aggregated, de-identified reports for research and partnerships with schools or employers.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only as described below:

  • Service Providers: Supabase (hosting/authentication), Google (OAuth, Analytics), DeepSeek/OpenAI (AI processing), Firebase (analytics), and Stripe/Apple/Google (payments).

  • Aggregated/De-Identified Data: We may share anonymized reports (e.g., career trends) with schools or employers. This data cannot reasonably identify you.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal request.

5. Salary and Job Market Information

Pathfindr provides salary ranges, job growth factors, and labor market data for informational purposes only. This information may come from third-party sources, public datasets, or generated estimates. Actual salaries and job market conditions vary by employer, industry, location, education, and experience, and may change over time. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information.

6. User Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR, California under CCPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent to certain processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Opt out of data sale (we do not sell personal data).

Requests can be submitted to [support@pathfindr.com].

7. Security

We use encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access controls to safeguard your information. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Pathfindr is not directed to children under 16. If we learn that a user under 16 has provided personal data, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 [support@pathfindr.app]