Privacy Policy

Last updated November 2, 2026

This policy explains what Empload collects, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We aim to collect only what we need to run the service.

Information we collect

Account information. Your email address and, if you sign up with a password, a salted, one-way hash of it. We never store your password in readable form.
Profile details. The full name and preferred job-search location you provide, which we use to personalize your dashboard and prefill job searches. You can change them in Account settings at any time. The site administrator can see account names, emails, and usage counts (such as how many jobs and documents are stored) to operate the service; the administrator cannot read your document contents through the dashboard.
Google sign-in. If you choose Continue with Google, Google gives us your email address, whether it is verified, and a unique Google account identifier. We do not receive your Google password.
Jobs you save. The job titles, companies, locations, listing links, statuses, and document associations you enter, so we can show your application history back to you.
Résumé matching. If you upload a résumé, our self-hosted server temporarily processes the file to identify job-related skills and titles. We discard the file after processing and do not save it or send it to job-feed providers.
Résumé tools (ATS checker and AI). When you run the ATS checker or an AI tool, the text of the résumé you choose and the job description you supply are processed on our own server, including by an AI model that runs there. That text is not sent to a third-party AI provider. AI results are kept in server memory for up to ten minutes so you can copy them and are not saved to your account.
Browser extension. When you sign in to the extension, we issue a sign-in token that we store only as a one-way hash and that expires after 90 days; signing out revokes it. When you save a job, the extension sends its title, company, location, and link to your account. Your autofill profile and files stay in your browser on your device and are not uploaded to us.
Application documents. Files you choose to keep in your private document library, including résumés, cover letters, and references, are stored in the account database on our self-hosted server until you delete them. You can associate selected documents with jobs marked Applied.
Technical data. Like most web servers, ours may log your IP address, browser type, and the pages requested, used for security, abuse prevention, and troubleshooting.

Cookies and similar technologies

Essential cookie. When you sign in we set a secure, HTTP-only session cookie so you stay signed in for up to seven days. The service cannot work without it.
Notice preference. We store in your browser that you dismissed the cookie notice so we do not show it again.
Display preference. If you choose a light or dark theme, we store that choice in your browser so it is remembered. When signed in, it is also saved to your account so it follows you across devices.
Advertising cookies. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show and measure ads on our public pages. You can learn about and opt out of interest-based ads at aboutads.info/choices or Google's Ads Settings. We do not show ads in your signed-in dashboard.

How we use information

To create your account, sign you in, and store and show your saved jobs
To compare résumé-related skills and job titles with job listings, only when you request recommendations
To keep the service secure and to prevent abuse
To understand and fix problems with the service
To show advertising on public pages

We do not sell your account information or your saved jobs, and we do not share them with advertisers.

Third parties

We use Google for optional sign-in and for advertising. Our server retrieves public job listings from Greenhouse employer boards and Remotive. When you submit a job link, it may retrieve the public page from supported career-site providers to import listing details. Résumé files and account information are not sent to job providers. Some guides may contain affiliate links; if you click one and make a purchase, the partner may pay us a commission. Those sites have their own privacy practices. Google describes how it uses data from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Where your data is stored and for how long

Your account, saved jobs, and uploaded application documents are stored in a database on our self-hosted server. We keep them until you delete individual documents or request account deletion. Sessions expire automatically after seven days.

Your choices and rights

You can sign out at any time, change your advertising choices at aboutads.info/choices, and ask us to access, correct, export, or delete the information we hold about you. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or the CCPA. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Children

Empload is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes

We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do.

Questions or requests about this page? Email [email protected].