Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
CURRICULO GRATIS AUSTRALIA (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Website”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors and users who access our online resume-building platform. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website located at au.curriculogratis.com. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws including the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as referenced at EUR-Lex, and other relevant privacy frameworks. We operate an advertising-supported business model and work with third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements to our users.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide, maintain, and improve our services. The categories of information we collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, date of birth, and other information you voluntarily provide when creating a resume or contacting us.
- Professional Information: Employment history, educational background, skills, certifications, references, and other career-related data you input into our resume builder.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, time zone settings, browser plug-in types and versions, and other technology on the devices you use to access our Website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and interaction patterns.
- Cookie and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies as detailed in our Cookie Policy.
- Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us through our contact form or email.
2. How We Collect Information
We employ multiple collection methods to gather information necessary for service delivery and improvement:
- Direct Collection: Information you provide directly through forms, resume creation tools, account registration, or communication channels.
- Automated Collection: Data collected automatically through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools when you navigate our Website.
- Third-Party Sources: Information received from advertising partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms when you interact with our content or advertisements on external platforms.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing your personal data for specific purposes, including receiving marketing communications and personalized advertising.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under the terms of service you accept when using our resume-building tools.
- Legitimate Interests: We have legitimate business interests in operating an advertising-supported platform, improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring network security.
- Legal Obligations: We may process data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
4. Advertising and Monetization
CURRICULO GRATIS AUSTRALIA operates as a free service supported by advertising revenue. We partner with third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, and other advertising technology providers, to display advertisements on our Website.
Our advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites and services. This enables them to provide interest-based advertising tailored to your preferences. The information collected may include:
- Pages you visit on our Website and other websites
- Advertisements you view and interact with
- Search queries and browsing patterns
- Device information and approximate geographic location
- Demographic information and inferred interests
We comply with all Google monetization policies and the standards established by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe, accessible at IAB Europe. For detailed information about Google’s data practices, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Advertising Partners
We work with multiple advertising technology companies that serve advertisements on our behalf. These partners include but are not limited to:
| Partner | Purpose | Privacy Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense/Ad Manager | Display advertising, programmatic ad delivery | Ad Manager |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and user behavior tracking | Privacy Policy |
| Facebook Audience Network | Social media advertising and remarketing | Cookie Policy |
| Various Ad Exchanges | Programmatic advertising marketplace access | See individual partner policies |
These partners operate as independent data controllers and have their own privacy policies governing their data collection and use practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following specific purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our resume-building tools and related services.
- Personalization: To customize your experience, save your preferences, and remember your resume drafts.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send service-related notifications.
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements, measure advertising effectiveness, and generate revenue to support our free service model.
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, understand user behavior, and improve our Website functionality and content.
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraudulent activities, and security threats.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
- Business Operations: To conduct internal research, develop new features, and optimize our business processes.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:
- Advertising Partners: We share information with advertising networks and technology providers to facilitate ad delivery and measurement.
- Service Providers: We engage third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, including hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Consent-Based Sharing: We may share information with other parties when you have provided explicit consent for such disclosure.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies serve various purposes including:
- Maintaining your session and remembering your preferences
- Analyzing website traffic and user engagement
- Delivering personalized content and advertisements
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities
For comprehensive information about the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and duration, please refer to our detailed Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by visiting Google Ads Settings to control personalized advertising.
9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
- Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Opt-Out: The right to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention periods include:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations.
- Resume Information: Stored for as long as you maintain drafts on our platform, plus a grace period after account deletion.
- Communication Records: Retained for up to seven years for customer service and legal compliance purposes.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis.
- Cookie Data: Retained according to the specific duration of each cookie type as detailed in our Cookie Policy.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Employee training on data protection and security practices
- Incident response procedures for data breaches
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Australia and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
- Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
- Binding corporate rules for transfers within corporate groups
- Your explicit consent for specific transfers
13. Children’s Privacy
CURRICULO GRATIS AUSTRALIA is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately through our contact page. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
14. Disclaimers and Limitations
While we provide tools and resources to assist with resume creation, we make no guarantees, warranties, or promises regarding:
- Employment outcomes or job placement success resulting from use of our services
- The accuracy, completeness, or suitability of resume templates for specific industries or positions
- Interview opportunities or employer responses to resumes created using our platform
- Career advancement or salary improvements resulting from our services
- Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of our Website
Your use of our services is at your own risk. We are not responsible for decisions made by employers, recruiters, or hiring managers based on resumes created using our platform. All content and tools are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
- Provide notice through our Website or via email to registered users
- Obtain your consent where required by applicable law
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically by visiting this page. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the following channels:
Contact Page: https://au.curriculogratis.com/contato
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. For complex requests or those requiring verification of identity, we may require additional time and information.
17. Additional Resources
For more information about our practices and your rights, please review the following related documents:
- Terms of Use – Governing the use of our services
- Cookie Policy – Detailed information about cookies and tracking technologies
- Privacy Policy – This document
For information about third-party data practices, please visit:
This Privacy Policy represents our commitment to transparency and your privacy rights. We value your trust and strive to handle your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws.