1. Introduction

Welcome to Panah Work ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering for an account or using our services:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile photo
• Skills and work experience
• Educational background
• Resume and portfolio documents

2.2 Employment Information

• Job preferences and categories
• Work history
• Certifications and qualifications
• Cover letters and application materials

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, operating system)
• IP address
• App usage data and analytics
• Push notification tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Process job applications
• Match you with relevant job opportunities
• Send notifications about job updates and application status
• Communicate with employers on your behalf
• Improve our services and user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Employers when you apply for jobs
• Service providers who assist our operations
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners with your consent

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services with:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data - You can delete your account at any time through Settings > Delete Account in the app. This will permanently remove all your personal data from our systems.
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time through the app settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Authentication, Database, Storage)
• Google AdMob (Advertising)
• Google Analytics (Usage analytics)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Consent

By using Panah Work, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.