Privacy Policy

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the TailorForge website at tailorforge.com and the educational pages and resources made available through it.

This policy does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites, AI platforms, job boards, employers, social networks, or other services that may be linked from TailorForge. Their own privacy policies apply when you use those services.

Information we may receive

Information you choose to provide

You can read TailorForge's public educational content without submitting a resume, creating a user profile, or providing personal details directly to TailorForge. If you voluntarily contact us or otherwise send us information, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, message, and any other details included in your communication.

Technical information

Like most websites, TailorForge's hosting and infrastructure providers may automatically process limited technical information needed to deliver and protect the site. Depending on the provider and configuration, this can include:

• IP address and approximate network location;
• browser type, device type, and operating system;
• date and time of requests;
• pages or files requested and referring page information; and
• security, diagnostic, and server-log information.

This technical data is generally used for website delivery, reliability, troubleshooting, abuse prevention, and security.

Cookies, local storage, and tracking technologies

TailorForge does not intentionally use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking technologies to build advertising profiles about visitors to its educational pages.

The site or its service providers may use technically necessary storage or similar technologies when needed for security, site operation, preferences, or future functionality. Third-party resources loaded by a page may also process technical information according to the provider's own privacy practices.

How we may use information

Information processed in connection with TailorForge may be used to:

• provide and operate the website and its educational resources;
• respond to messages or requests you choose to send;
• maintain website reliability and diagnose technical problems;
• protect TailorForge, visitors, and infrastructure from abuse or security threats;
• understand general site performance and improve content or usability; and
• comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our rights.

We do not use information you send us to invent professional history, make employment decisions, or submit job applications on your behalf.

How information may be shared

TailorForge does not sell personal information. We may disclose limited information only when reasonably necessary for purposes such as the following:

• Service providers. Vendors that provide hosting, content delivery, security, infrastructure, or other services may process information as needed to provide those services.
• Legal and safety reasons. Information may be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or the integrity of the site.
• Business changes. If TailorForge is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information associated with operating the site may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

Third-party services, resources, and links

TailorForge may link to or reference third-party websites and services, including AI platforms, hiring resources, research sources, job-search services, and other career tools. Clicking a third-party link takes you to a service that TailorForge does not control.

TailorForge pages may also load resources from third-party providers, such as web fonts. When your browser connects to a third-party provider, that provider may receive technical information such as your IP address and browser details.

Review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing personal, employment, resume, or account information to it.

Data retention

We aim to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain security and operational records, to resolve disputes, or to satisfy applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods can vary depending on the type of information, why it was processed, and any legal or operational requirements that apply.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect the website and information processed through it. No website, transmission method, hosting environment, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Avoid sending highly sensitive information through ordinary website communications unless it is necessary and an appropriate secure method is available.

Your privacy choices and rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights regarding personal information associated with you. These can include rights to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how personal information is handled.

You may also control cookies and similar browser storage through your browser settings. Blocking certain technologies may affect functionality on some websites.

If you make a privacy request, we may need enough information to understand the request and, when appropriate, verify that the request relates to you.

Children's privacy

TailorForge is intended for a general audience seeking career and job-search education. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to TailorForge, please contact us so the situation can be reviewed.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when TailorForge's features, service providers, practices, or legal obligations change. When the policy is updated, the revised "Last updated" date will appear near the top of this page.

Material changes should be reflected here before or when the relevant new practice is introduced.