Security & Privacy

Your job search data is sensitive. We protect it with production-ready security, never sell it, and give you full control.

Our Security Commitment

ApplyArc will never sell your data. Your job applications, cover letters, notes, and personal information are used only to provide our service. When the AI Career Coach analyses your pipeline to tell you what to do next, that analysis stays private to you. We use industry-standard encryption and host on Microsoft Azure's enterprise infrastructure.

How We Protect Your Data

Encryption at Rest & Transit

All data encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Your job applications, notes, and documents are never stored in plaintext.

Azure Enterprise Infrastructure

Hosted on Microsoft Azure with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance. production-ready security for your job search data.

No Data Selling

We never sell your data to third parties. Your job search history, applications, and personal information stay yours.

Microsoft Entra ID Authentication

Industry-standard authentication via Microsoft. We never store your password. Authentication is handled by Microsoft's secure identity platform.

Minimal Data Collection

We only collect what's necessary to provide the service: your saved jobs, notes, and AI-generated content. No tracking cookies, no behavioral profiling.

Data Portability

Export your data anytime. Your job search history belongs to you. CSV and JSON exports available from your dashboard.

Compliance & Certifications

ApplyArc is built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure that meets rigorous security standards.

GDPR Compliant

EU data protection standards

SOC 2 Infrastructure

Azure's security certifications

ISO 27001

Information security management

CCPA Ready

California privacy compliance

What Data We Collect

What We Collect

  • Saved jobs (title, company, URL, description)
  • Your notes and documents per job
  • AI-generated content you create
  • Account email and profile info
  • Usage analytics (anonymized)

What We Never Collect

  • Browsing history (extension doesn't track)
  • Your passwords (Microsoft handles auth)
  • Pages you visit (unless you save a job)
  • Keystrokes or screen recordings
  • Data from non-job-board sites

Security FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. ApplyArc is built on Microsoft Azure with production-ready security. All data is encrypted, we use Microsoft Entra ID for authentication (we never see your password), and we never sell your data. Our infrastructure is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant.

No. We never sell your data to third parties. Your job applications, notes, cover letters, and personal information are used only to provide ApplyArc's services. We don't share your data with recruiters, employers, or advertisers.

All data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest (when stored) and TLS 1.3 in transit (when transmitted). This is the same encryption standard used by banks and healthcare providers.

Yes. You can delete your account at any time from Settings. This permanently deletes all your data including saved jobs, notes, AI-generated content, and account information. This is irreversible.

No. The ApplyArc Chrome extension only reads page data when you actively click to save a job. It doesn't run in the background, doesn't track your browsing history, and doesn't collect data from non-job pages.

Your data is stored in Microsoft Azure data centers with primary storage in Western Europe (for GDPR compliance) and replicated to additional regions for disaster recovery. Azure's infrastructure meets SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements.

Only you. ApplyArc staff cannot see your job applications, cover letters, or notes. The only exception is if you explicitly share data with our support team to troubleshoot an issue (and we only access what you share).

Yes. We comply with GDPR including: right to access your data, right to deletion (right to be forgotten), data portability, and transparent privacy practices. Our privacy policy details how we handle EU user data.

Security Questions?

Have a security concern or found a vulnerability? We take security seriously.

security@applyarc.com