📋 Introduction

At FreeMockInterview, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our free interview preparation platform.

Our Commitment: We believe in transparency. We only collect the minimum data necessary to provide you with an excellent interview practice experience, and we never sell your personal information to third parties.

🔍 What Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Feedback & Contact Forms: If you submit feedback or contact us via email, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message content).
• Interview Answers: Your typed or spoken answers are processed locally in your browser for the interview simulation. We do not store these on our servers.

2. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our platform (page views, time spent, features used). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address (anonymized), and general location (country/city level only).
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. See our Cookie Policy section below for details.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

• ❌ Personal identification documents (IDs, passports)
• ❌ Social Security numbers or government IDs
• ❌ Credit card or payment information (our service is 100% free)
• ❌ Your resume or professional background
• ❌ Audio recordings of your practice sessions

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Provide Our Services: To deliver the mock interview experience, including speech recognition and question display.
2. Improve Our Platform: Analytics help us understand which features are popular and where we can improve.
3. Respond to Inquiries: When you contact us, we use your email to respond to your questions or feedback.
4. Fix Technical Issues: Error logs help us identify and resolve bugs or performance problems.
5. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

🍪 Cookie Policy

FreeMockInterview uses cookies to enhance your experience. Here's what you need to know:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., maintaining your session, remembering preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand user behavior (anonymized data).
• Advertising Cookies: If we display Google AdSense ads, these cookies help serve relevant advertisements.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

🔐 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS.
• Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, reputable platforms with robust security infrastructure.
• Limited Data Retention: We only retain data for as long as necessary to provide our services.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to any collected data.

🌍 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense (If Applicable)

If we display advertisements, Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage ad preferences through Google Ads Settings.

Speech Recognition API

When you use the microphone feature, your browser's built-in speech recognition (Web Speech API) processes your voice locally or through browser vendors (Google/Microsoft). We do not store or transmit your audio recordings.

👶 Children's Privacy

FreeMockInterview is designed for job seekers, typically adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

🌐 International Users

FreeMockInterview is accessible globally. If you access our platform from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred internationally. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

✅ Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: freemockinterview.feedback@gmail.com

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of significant changes through our website
• Continue to respect your privacy under any updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📧 Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: freemockinterview.feedback@gmail.com
• Feedback Form: Submit Feedback

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.