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Privacy Policy

Accessial (“Accessial”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect personal information when you use accessial.com and our related services.

This policy is written to be clear, transparent, and accessible, in line with our mission to support inclusive and ethical hiring.

1. Who We Are

Accessial is a platform that connects companies committed to accessibility compliance (EAA, ADA, WCAG, and related standards) with qualified professionals. We also provide tools to analyze and optimize CVs for accessibility and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatibility.

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Accessial acts as the data controller.

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2. Personal Data We Process

We only process personal data that is necessary to provide our services.

a) CV and Application Data

When you upload a CV or apply to a job through Accessial, we may process:

  • Identification data (e.g. name, email address)
  • Professional information (work experience, education, skills)
  • Any other information you voluntarily include in your CV

b) Account Data (Registered Users)

If you create an account, we may process:

  • Name and email address
  • Account preferences
  • Saved or generated CVs (if you choose to store them)

c) Technical Data

We may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser and device information
  • Usage data related to site performance and security

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes:

  • To analyze CVs for ATS compatibility and accessibility issues
  • To generate optimized, accessible CVs upon user request
  • To enable job applications and redirection to employer application pages
  • To manage user accounts and provide access to saved CVs
  • To maintain the security and performance of our platform

Your data is never used for advertising purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) – when processing is necessary to deliver requested services (e.g. CV analysis, CV generation, job applications)
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – to ensure platform security, prevent abuse, and improve service reliability
  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) – where required by law

We do not rely on consent as the primary legal basis for CV processing, as the service cannot be provided without it.

5. CV Processing, Storage, and Deletion

We apply strict data minimization principles.

  • CVs uploaded for analysis only are processed in real time and are not stored after the analysis is completed
  • CVs are not shared with employers or third parties during analysis
  • If you purchase or generate an optimized CV, it will be saved securely in your user profile
  • You may download or permanently delete your saved CVs at any time

Once deleted, CV data is irreversibly removed from our systems.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Accessial does not sell, rent, or share your personal data.

We only work with trusted service providers (e.g. hosting or infrastructure providers) who process data on our behalf and under strict data protection agreements.

Your CV is never shared with employers unless you explicitly submit it through an external employer application process.

7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Limited data retention
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no system can be completely secure. We continuously improve our safeguards to minimize risks.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at privacy@accessial.com.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Accessial uses only essential cookies required for platform functionality and security.

We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or service changes.

When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: privacy@accessial.com

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