Privacy Policy
Your data protection is our top priority
Introduction
Welcome to Astr, the leading AI-powered resume builder platform. At Cushk Technology Est. (Commercial Registration: 1010645520), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
This policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect the information you provide when using our platform at astrsa.com.
Important Note: By using Astr, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
1. Account Information
- Phone number (for identity verification)
- Full name
- Email address (optional)
- Profile picture (optional)
2. Resume Data
- Personal information (name, address, contact details)
- Work and professional experience
- Educational qualifications and certificates
- Skills and languages
- Professional profile and career objectives
3. Usage and Technical Data
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and visit duration
- Visit source (Referrer)
4. Additional Information
- Astr is a completely free service and does not require any payment data
- We do not collect or store any financial information or credit card data
- If paid services are added in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:
✅ Providing Services
Creating, storing, and exporting your resume as PDF
✅ Content Improvement
Providing smart suggestions to improve your resume
✅ Service Improvement
Analyzing usage patterns to develop and improve user experience
✅ Communication
Sending important notifications about your account
✅ Platform Improvement
Analyzing usage to enhance user experience
✅ Security
Protecting the platform from unauthorized use
❌ What We Don't Do With Your Data
- • We don't sell your personal data to any third party
- • We don't share your resume with employers without your permission
- • We don't use your data for third-party targeted advertising
Data Protection & Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your information following global best practices:
SSL/TLS Encryption
All data is encrypted during transfer via HTTPS
Secure Servers
Data stored with trusted providers with advanced protection
Secure Authentication
Multi-factor authentication system via Clerk
Local Storage
Your data is saved locally in your browser first
Completely Free Service
Astr is a completely free platform, and we would like to clarify the following:
- ✓No payment data required: We do not need any financial information or credit card data
- ✓No hidden fees: All services are free including creating, editing, and downloading
- ✓No subscriptions: There are no monthly or annual subscriptions
- ✓Complete privacy: Since the service is free, we do not need to collect any financial data
Note: All Astr services are completely free including resume creation, downloading, and the CV Grader service.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
We use AI technologies to improve your resume and provide smart suggestions. Here's what you should know:
What We Send to AI
Only specific texts from your resume when you request improvement features or suggestions
Data Protection
Your data is not permanently stored by AI service providers and is not used to train their models
Trusted Providers
We work with global AI service providers that adhere to the highest privacy and security standards
Data Sharing with Third Parties
We only share your data with the following parties to provide our services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Authentication and login | Phone number, email |
| DataFast | Usage analytics | Anonymous technical data |
| N/A | Service is free | No financial data shared |
| AI Services | Content improvement | Resume texts (on request) |
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential
To operate the platform and remember your login
Analytical
To understand how the platform is used and improve it
Functional
To remember your preferences and settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect your experience.
Local Data Storage
We use Local Storage in your browser to save your resume data while you work on it:
- •Your data is saved on your device and not sent to our servers except when using specific features
- •You can clear local data at any time from your browser settings
- •Your data remains saved until you clear it or clear browsing data
Your Rights (Under PDPL)
Under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law, you have the following rights:
🔍 Right of Access
Request a copy of your personal data that we hold
✏️ Right of Rectification
Update or correct your inaccurate data
🗑️ Right of Erasure
Request permanent deletion of your personal data
📤 Right of Data Portability
Obtain your data in a readable format
🚫 Right to Object
Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
⏸️ Right to Restrict Processing
Request restriction on how we use your data
How to exercise your rights: Send your request to support@cushk.sa and we will respond within 30 days maximum.
Data Retention Period
We retain your data for the following periods:
- •Account data: Throughout your account's active period + 6 months after deletion
- •Resumes: Throughout your account's active period unless you delete them
- •Financial transaction records: 7 years (as required by regulations)
- •Analytics data: Maximum 24 months
Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. When making significant changes:
- •We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of the page
- •We will send an email notification for important changes
- •We will display a clear notice on the platform
Contact Us
If you have any questions or inquiries about our privacy policy or data practices:
Cushk Technology Est.
Commercial Registration: 1010645520
Riyadh - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia