Privacy Policy & Cookies
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
Ace the Interview ("we", "us") operates this AI interview-preparation platform. If you have questions about how we handle your data, contact us at contact@ace-the-interview.com.
2. Data We Collect
Account data
Name, email address, hashed password, subscription status.
Practice content
CV text you upload, interview answers (text and voice transcripts), quiz responses, and generated feedback reports. Voice audio is transcribed and the raw audio is not stored.
Usage data
Feature usage events (e.g. "interview started"), session counts, and voice minutes consumed — used for billing limits and analytics.
Payment data
We do not store card details. Payments are processed by Stripe, who retains payment method data under their own privacy policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide, personalise, and improve the Service.
- To enforce billing limits and manage subscriptions.
- To send transactional emails (password reset, billing receipts).
- To detect and prevent abuse or fraud.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your CV text or interview answers to train AI models.
4. Chrome Extension
Our Chrome extension ("Ace the Interview — Job Tracker") collects and transmits additional data when you use it:
Job page data
When you click "Save Job", the extension reads the job title, company name, location, and job description text from the page you are viewing on third-party job sites (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.). This data is sent to our servers and stored as a job application in your account.
CV text
If you use the CV Suggestions feature, the CV text you paste into the extension is sent to our servers and forwarded to OpenAI to generate tailored feedback. It is not stored beyond the duration of the request.
Authentication token
Your login session token is stored in chrome.storage.local on your device so you stay signed in between browser sessions. It is never sent to any third party other than our own API to authenticate requests.
Permissions used
The extension uses the storage, activeTab, and tabs Chrome permissions. activeTab is used to read the URL and content of the current job page. tabs is used solely to open and close the OAuth login tab. No browsing history is collected.
5. AI Processing (Web & Extension)
Interview questions and feedback are generated by OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini). Your prompts (target role, CV excerpt, answers) are sent to OpenAI's API. OpenAI processes this data under their API data usage policy, which states they do not use API data to train their models by default.
6. Cookies
We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies. By using the Service, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You may opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Essential | Keeps you signed in during your session. |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Essential | Set by Stripe to prevent fraudulent payments. |
| localStorage (admin) | Essential | Admin panel stores its authentication token in localStorage (not a cookie). |
We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and notify you.
7. Third-Party Services
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- OpenAI — AI question and feedback generation. OpenAI Privacy Policy
8. Data Retention
Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. Interview sessions, reports, and quiz history are stored indefinitely so you can review them. If you delete your account, all personal data is removed within 90 days. Usage records required for financial compliance may be retained for up to 7 years.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure — request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection — object to certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@ace-the-interview.com. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Security
Passwords are hashed before storage. All traffic is encrypted in transit via HTTPS. Payment credentials are never stored on our servers. We regularly review our security practices, but no system is completely immune to breach — we will notify you promptly if your data is affected.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our practices change. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect changes. For significant changes we will notify you by email.
12. Contact
Privacy questions or requests? Contact us or email contact@ace-the-interview.com.