Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

StartRight collects minimal information to provide career exploration services:

• Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with our website, including searches performed, careers viewed, and filters applied.
• Saved Careers: Career preferences and favorites are stored locally in your browser using localStorage.
• Assessment Results: Personality assessment data from the O*NET Interest Profiler is not collected or stored by us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide personalized career recommendations
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services

3. Data Storage

Your saved careers and preferences are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by clicking "Clear Favorites" or clearing your browser data.

4. Third-Party Data Sources

StartRight uses career data from:

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Salary, employment, and occupation data
• O*NET (Occupational Information Network): Skills, tasks, and personality fit data
• O*NET Interest Profiler: Career assessment tool (hosted by mynextmove.org)

These services have their own privacy policies which govern your use of their tools.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics. Basic session data may be collected to maintain site functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear your saved career data at any time
• Request information about data we may have collected
• Opt out of any future data collection features

7. Children's Privacy

StartRight is intended for users exploring career options and may be used by minors with parental guidance. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.