Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2026 · Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Cadence Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "Cadence") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

Name, email address, password
Profile information (display name, target roles, seniority level)
LinkedIn profile URL (when provided)

Career Information:

Resume content (uploaded as PDF, parsed and stored as text)
LinkedIn profile data (uploaded as PDF export, parsed and stored as text)
Skills, work experience, education, and summary information
Job posting URLs and content you provide for practice

Interview Data:

Voice recordings of your practice interview responses
Text transcripts of your voice recordings
AI-generated scores and feedback on your responses
Interview session metadata (duration, completion status, dates)

Communication Data:

Messages you send to our support team
Feedback and survey responses

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
Click patterns and interactions
Performance and error data

Device and Technical Data:

IP address, browser type and version
Operating system, device type
Referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

When you sign in via LinkedIn, we receive:

Your name
Email address
Profile picture URL
LinkedIn member ID (opaque identifier)

We do not access your LinkedIn connections, posts, or messages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide the Service — Create your account, generate personalized interview questions, transcribe voice recordings, provide AI feedback
Personalize your experience — Tailor question generation to your background and target roles
Improve our Service — Analyze usage patterns, improve AI models (with anonymized data where possible)
Communicate with you — Send important account notifications, respond to support requests, send optional marketing communications (with your consent)
Ensure security — Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations — Respond to lawful requests, enforce our Terms

3. AI Processing of Your Data

We use artificial intelligence to provide core features of the Service. Specifically:

Question Generation: Your resume, LinkedIn profile, and job posting content are sent to third-party AI providers (e.g., Google Gemini) to generate tailored interview questions
Voice Synthesis: Generated questions are sent to third-party voice services (e.g., ElevenLabs) to create audio
Speech Transcription: Your voice recordings are sent to third-party transcription services (e.g., ElevenLabs) to convert speech to text
Answer Scoring: Your transcribed answers are sent to AI providers to generate scores and feedback

Your data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country. AI processing is subject to the privacy practices of these third-party providers.

We do not currently use your data to train our own AI models, but we may use anonymized, aggregated data to improve the Service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only with:

4.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to operate the Service:

Supabase — Database hosting, authentication, file storage
Google (Gemini AI) — Question generation, scoring, content extraction
ElevenLabs — Voice synthesis and speech transcription
Firecrawl — Job posting content extraction
LinkedIn — OAuth authentication (only if you choose to use it)
Cloudflare — Hosting and content delivery
Lovable — Application infrastructure

These providers process your data only as needed to provide their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4.2 Legal and Safety

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Investigate fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If Cadence is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

Account data: Retained until you delete your account
Voice recordings: May be retained for up to 90 days for service improvement, then deleted
Interview transcripts and scores: Retained as part of your account history
Usage logs: Retained for up to 12 months
Legal compliance data: Retained as required by law

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption at rest for sensitive data
Access controls and authentication requirements
Regular security reviews

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to Know — Request details about personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to Delete — Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Correct — Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Opt-Out — Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise CCPA rights, contact [email protected].

7.3 European Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR including the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.

The legal bases for our processing include:

Performance of contract (providing the Service)
Legitimate interests (Service improvement, security)
Your consent (where applicable)
Legal obligations

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Analyze usage patterns
Improve the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

We use appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your data during international transfers.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using their services.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. The Service does not currently respond to these signals. We continue to monitor industry developments on this topic.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on the Service
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Cadence Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Placeholder — add business address]
Data Protection Officer: [Placeholder if applicable]

For California residents, you may also contact us via:

Toll-free phone: [Placeholder if applicable]