Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/18/2025

1. Information We Collect

When you use the CTE Mock Interview Platform, we collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Your name, grade level, career interests, and experience level
  • Interview Data: Voice recordings during practice interviews, interview transcripts, and responses
  • Usage Data: Session information, interview duration, number of interviews completed
  • Technical Data: Browser type, IP address (for rate limiting), device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide personalized AI interview practice sessions
  • Generate feedback and recommendations for improvement
  • Track your progress and interview history
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Prevent abuse and ensure fair usage through rate limiting

3. Data Storage and Retention

Your interview data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage technology. We do not store your personal information or interview data on our servers. Your data remains on your device and is deleted when you clear your browser data or manually delete interviews from your dashboard.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our platform:

  • Retell AI: Provides voice interview technology. Voice data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored.
  • OpenAI: Generates interview feedback and analysis. Transcripts are sent to OpenAI for processing.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This service is designed for high school students aged 13 and older. If you are under 13, you must have parental or guardian permission to use this service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and download your interview data from your dashboard
  • Delete your interview history at any time
  • Stop using the service and clear all data by clearing your browser storage

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Your data stored in browser localStorage is only accessible from your device and browser.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]