📊 Privacy Policy

Boost My Job

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Boost My Job is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Data Collection and Usage

Authentication Data

  • What we collect: Email address provided during account creation
  • How we use it: Authentication and email verification only, managed through Firebase Authentication
  • Storage: Stored securely on Firebase servers (Google Cloud)
  • Purpose: To identify users and ensure only verified users can access the extension features

Local Storage

  • What we collect: User authentication state (user ID, email, email verification status)
  • Where it's stored: Locally in your browser's extension storage
  • Purpose: To maintain your login session across browser sessions
  • Access: Only accessible by the extension on your device

LinkedIn Access

  • What we access: LinkedIn CSRF token from cookies to authenticate API requests
  • Purpose: To fetch job statistics from LinkedIn's API on your behalf
  • Data transmission: Requests are made directly between your browser and LinkedIn's servers
  • What we do NOT collect: We do not store, transmit, or analyze your LinkedIn browsing history, profile data, or job applications

Data We Do NOT Collect

We respect your privacy. The following data is NEVER collected, stored, or transmitted:

  • Job postings you view
  • Your LinkedIn profile information
  • Your browsing history
  • Your job applications or career history
  • Any personally identifiable information beyond your email address
  • LinkedIn messages or communications
  • Your LinkedIn connections or network

Third-Party Services

We use Firebase Authentication (provided by Google) solely for user authentication and email verification. Firebase handles authentication securely with industry-standard encryption.

Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.

Data Sharing and Sale

We do NOT sell, trade, rent, or share your data with third parties. Your email address is used exclusively for authentication purposes within the extension.

Data Retention

  • Authentication data is retained as long as your account exists
  • Local storage data persists until you log out or uninstall the extension
  • You can delete your account and all associated data at any time

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Authentication is handled by Firebase with secure encryption
  • Email verification is required to access extension features
  • All data transmissions use HTTPS
  • No sensitive data is stored in plain text

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data: View your registered email address at any time
  • Delete your account: Remove your account and all associated data
  • Opt-out: Uninstall the extension at any time to stop all data collection
  • Request information: Contact us to learn more about your data

Children's Privacy

This extension is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions or Concerns?

For privacy concerns, data deletion requests, or any questions about this policy, please contact us at:

contact@boostmyjob.com