Firki Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 30, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Authentication Information

• Gmail Account Detection: We detect when you're signed into Gmail to provide personalized service.
• Session Information: We store basic session data locally in your browser to maintain functionality.

1.2 Usage Analytics

• Feature Usage: We track which features you use (job analysis, boolean search generation, skill extraction) to improve our service.
• Performance Metrics: We collect data about response times, success rates, and error patterns to optimize performance.
• Session Information: We track session duration and user interactions to improve user experience.

1.3 Job Description Data

• Content Analysis: When you analyze job descriptions, we process the text to extract skills and generate boolean searches.
• No Personal Data: We do not collect or store personal information from job descriptions (names, contact details, etc.).
• Local Processing: Job description analysis is performed locally in your browser or through secure backend services.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

• Provide AI-powered job description analysis
• Generate boolean search queries for recruitment
• Extract and analyze skills from job postings
• Maintain your session and preferences

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Optimize AI performance and accuracy
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

• Browser Storage: User preferences and session data are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage APIs.
• Session Data: Temporary session information is stored locally and automatically cleared when you close the browser.

3.2 Backend Storage

• Analytics Data: Usage analytics are stored securely on our backend servers with limited retention periods.
• No Personal Content: We do not store job descriptions or personal information on our servers.
• Secure Transmission: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Authentication and session data are securely managed
• Access to backend services is restricted and monitored
• Regular security audits and updates are performed

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 No Data Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Service Providers

• AI Services: We use OpenAI and Google Gemini APIs for AI-powered analysis. These services receive only the job description text for processing.
• Backend Services: We use secure cloud services for analytics and performance monitoring.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

• View and update your preferences through the extension
• Clear local data by logging out of the extension
• Disable analytics tracking in the extension settings

5.2 Analytics Opt-out

• You can disable analytics tracking in the extension settings
• Some basic functionality may be limited if analytics are disabled

6. Data Retention

6.1 Local Data

• Session data is cleared when you close the browser
• User preferences are stored locally until manually cleared

6.2 Backend Data

• Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months for service improvement
• Old analytics data is automatically deleted
• No personal content is retained on our servers

7. Children's Privacy

Firki is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the extension or via email.

10. Contact Information

11. Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Industry best practices for browser extensions