Effective Date: April 9, 2026
PhDSucks (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and AI-powered job application services (the “Services”) designed for PhDs in AI, Data, and Engineering.
By using PhDSucks, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
(a) Information You Provide
- Account details: Name, email address, and payment information.
- Professional materials: Resumes, CVs, cover letters, and publication lists that you upload.
- Job Preferences: Information regarding your work history, target roles, and preferred industries.
(b) Automatically Collected Information
- Device information: Operating system, browser type, and IP address.
- Usage data: Features accessed, buttons clicked, and activity within the application.
(c) AI-Generated Content
When you use our AI to optimize your applications, we process your input (resumes and job descriptions) to generate tailored content.
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our job application optimization Services.
- Automatically tailor your resumes and cover letters to specific job descriptions.
- Facilitate high-volume job applications (100+ per month) as per your subscription.
- Improve our AI models and user experience.
- Communicate with you regarding account updates and support.
- Process payments through our secure third-party providers.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and payment processing (e.g., Stripe).
- With Employers/Job Boards: Only when you explicitly authorize our AI to submit an application on your behalf.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
4. AI Usage Transparency
- Our AI processes your professional data to maximize “Code Quality” and application relevance.
- While our AI is built to optimize results, you are encouraged to review final submissions for accuracy.
- We may use anonymized data to train and improve our matching algorithms.
5. Data Retention & Security
- We retain your data as long as your account is active to provide you with seamless application history.
- You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our active databases.
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your sensitive academic and professional data.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR for EU users), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain data processing.
- Withdraw consent for AI-driven automated applications.
- Export your data in a portable format.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@phdsucks.com Website: phdsucks.com