FreeResumeOnline.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our free resume builder service at www.freeresumeonline.com.
1. Resume Data — Stored Locally on Your Device
The most important thing to understand: your resume content is never sent to our servers. All data you enter into the resume builder — your name, work experience, education, skills, and personal details — is stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage. This data:
- Remains only on your device
- Is never transmitted to FreeResumeOnline.com or any third party
- Can be deleted at any time by clearing your browser data
- Is not accessible by us or any other person
We designed the service this way intentionally. Your career information is sensitive, and we believe it should stay in your control.
2. Information We Collect
While we do not collect resume content, we do collect certain non-personal technical data automatically when you visit our website:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Device data: Screen resolution, device type (desktop/mobile/tablet)
- Usage analytics: Which features are used, which templates are viewed, download events (no personal content)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending career tips and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use the following technologies on our website:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense to fund our free service. You can manage ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.
- Essential cookies: Small files to remember your preferences (template selection, colour theme). These do not contain personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
- Google Fonts: We load the Inter typeface from Google Fonts.
- Google Analytics: See Section 3 above.
- Google AdSense: See Section 3 above.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties for marketing purposes.
5. How We Use Information
- Improve the website's performance, design, and functionality
- Understand which features are most useful to our users
- Send newsletter subscribers relevant career content (with consent)
- Display non-intrusive advertising to fund our free service
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:
- Right to access — request a copy of any personal data we hold
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object — object to processing for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@freeresumeonline.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us