Sonara AI Platform

Why Privacy Matters in AI Job Matching

Look, when you’re using AI to find jobs and schedule interviews, your personal information is at the heart of everything. Resumes, preferences, schedules – that’s a lot of data flowing through our platform. We get that privacy rules like CCPA and GDPR can feel overwhelming, but here’s the deal: our platform is built to respect your rights and keep your data safe. From our experience working with users across the USA, having clear privacy controls makes the whole job search smoother and less stressful.

So, whether you’re in California and covered by CCPA or working with international companies where GDPR applies, you can trust that your information is handled carefully and transparently.

Getting a Handle on Your Data Rights

Alright, let’s break down what you can actually do with your data on our platform. The CCPA and GDPR aren’t just legal jargon—they give you real control. You can see everything we’ve collected, ask us to delete it, or decide what’s shared with employers and third parties. Honestly, a lot of users don’t realize they have this power until they dig into their settings.

What We Collect and Why

When you sign up, we gather details like your name, email, resume, job preferences, and communication history. We need these so our AI can match you with roles that actually fit and automate parts of your application and interview process. But if you prefer to keep some info private, you’ve got options.

Your Privacy Rights at a Glance

• Right to Know: Request a detailed report of your stored data anytime.
• Right to Delete: Remove your data from our system, with some exceptions for legal needs.
• Right to Control Sharing: Choose what info goes to employers or third-party apps.

How to Request Your Data

Just head to your dashboard, submit a data request, and within 3-5 business days, you’ll get a secure download link to everything we have on you. It can be a hefty file if you’ve been active, so be ready.

How Our AI Keeps Your Info Private

Now, here’s the thing about AI: it needs your data to work, but it doesn’t mean your info is just floating around. Our platform encrypts everything, whether it’s sitting in our database or moving between systems. When our AI parses your resume and preferences, it only shares the bare minimum with potential employers—just what they need to know for each job.

Step-by-Step: AI Job Matching Process

1. Profile Analysis: We scan your resume for skills and experience.
2. Preference Matching: Jobs are filtered based on what you’re looking for.
3. Application Generation: Applications are auto-filled with relevant info only.
4. Status Tracking: Your dashboard updates as employers respond.

Privacy Built Into Automation

For example, your salary expectations help us narrow matches but aren’t shared unless explicitly needed. Plus, every application is a separate transaction, so a security issue with one employer doesn’t expose your entire profile.

Managing Your Privacy Settings Made Simple

Controlling your data sharing isn’t buried in complicated menus. Once logged in, head to your settings where you can tweak everything from what’s included in applications to who can find your profile.

Control What’s Shared

• Application Data Sharing: Pick which details go out automatically.
• Profile Visibility: Decide if recruiters can search for you.
• Communication Preferences: Choose how and when employers contact you.

Handling Third-Party Connections

If you’ve linked accounts like LinkedIn or Google Calendar, you’ll see exactly what data flows where and can disconnect anytime without losing your Sonara account info.

Where Your Data Lives and How It’s Secured

Security isn’t just a buzzword here. All your personal data is encrypted both while it’s traveling across the internet and when it’s stored on our servers. Since our servers are located in the USA, your data is protected under US laws, including CCPA.

Data Retention and Deletion

We don’t keep your data forever. If your account is inactive, or application data is old, it gets purged according to our retention policy, which you can review anytime in your account.

Safe Applications

Every time we apply on your behalf, it’s a secure, standalone process. This way, if there’s ever an issue with one employer, it won’t put your other applications or info at risk.

Handling Data Requests and Account Deletion

Should you want to see your data or delete your account, we’ve made the process straightforward. Just submit your request via the dashboard, and we’ll handle the rest.

Account Deletion Steps

1. Your login access is revoked immediately.
2. Your data moves to a secure deletion queue.
3. We notify any connected third parties about your account closure.
4. After 30 days, your data is permanently deleted.

The 30-day window is legally required—it’s there in case you change your mind and want to recover your account.

Working with Employers: What You Share and When

Applying to jobs means sharing some info with employers, but you always stay in control. Our system adapts to different employer requirements, so you won’t have to worry about oversharing.

Customizing What Employers See

You can set defaults for what gets sent automatically, but you also have the chance to review each application before it’s submitted. From our experience, this helps build confidence early on.

Interview Scheduling Privacy

When interviews are set up, employers see your available time slots but never your full calendar details. You can also tweak interview preferences in your settings.

Keeping Up with Privacy Compliance and International Jobs

Privacy laws like CCPA and GDPR aren’t static—they change, and so do we. Our dedicated team monitors updates and rolls out improvements regularly. Plus, when you apply for international positions, especially in Europe, GDPR protections kick in.

GDPR for US-Based Users

If you’re applying to European companies, GDPR gives you additional rights like data portability and enhanced consent. Our platform adjusts to these rules to keep your data safe across borders.

Cross-Border Application Steps

• Check privacy requirements for the job’s country.
• Ask for extra consent if needed.
• Ensure the employer understands their privacy duties.
• Monitor ongoing data use in foreign jurisdictions.

Practical Tips to Protect Your Privacy on Sonara

Based on what users have told us, here are some down-to-earth tips to keep your data safe while making the most of our AI-powered tools.

Optimize Your Settings Regularly

• Start with limited sharing; open up as you get more comfortable.
• Review what info goes out with each application.
• Keep an eye on connected third-party accounts.

Understand Employer Practices

Check the privacy policies of companies you apply to. Know how long they keep your data and if they share it with others.

Protect Yourself

• Use strong, unique passwords for your Sonara account.
• Monitor your credit reports periodically.
• Only share necessary personal info—you don’t have to give everything upfront.
• Review your account activity monthly to catch anything unusual.