Effective Date: November 11, 2025
Welcome to CV Cloud. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services.
About CV Cloud: CV Cloud is owned and operated by a sole proprietorship, with its primary place of business at 3 Halite Street, Carletonville, South Africa. CV Cloud has been developed to assist users with compiling a professional CV within a couple of minutes.
By using CV Cloud, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Legal Framework: CV Cloud is a "Responsible Party" as defined under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use Personal Information about you. We are required under data protection legislation to notify you of the information contained in this Privacy Policy.
We collect and receive information about you in the following ways:
When you register to use our services, you will be required to provide:
When you create a CV using CV Cloud, we collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:
| Data Type | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Name & Surname | CV content and account identification | Yes |
| Email Address | Account management, authentication, and contact | Yes |
| Contact Details | Phone number and other contact information for CV | Yes |
| Physical Address | CV contact information | Optional |
| Date of Birth | CV personal information | Optional |
| Education & Job History | CV employment and education sections | Optional |
| Skills & Languages | CV skills section | Optional |
Important: We may also collect Special Personal Information which you voluntarily upload when building your CV. This may include (without limitation):
By submitting this information to us when preparing your CV, you hereby consent to us collecting and otherwise processing such Personal Information and Special Personal Information.
All content you create for your CV, including:
We use your information to:
Important: CV Cloud does NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our app:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
You control when and how your CV is shared:
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
You have the right to:
To delete your account and all associated data:
You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by:
CV Cloud is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our mobile app does not use cookies. Our web application may use:
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of significant changes through:
Continued use of CV Cloud after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
This Privacy Policy and your use of CV Cloud shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or your use of our services must be resolved in the courts of the Republic of South Africa.
You may request details of Personal Information which we hold about you under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). You have the right to:
13.1 Should you believe that CV Cloud has utilised your Personal Information contrary to Applicable Laws, you undertake to first attempt to resolve any concerns with us directly.
13.2 If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Physical Address: JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
If you have any comments or questions about this Privacy Policy, requests regarding your Personal Information, or how we handle your Personal Information, please contact the Information Officer:
Information Officer
Name: Nico Rapelas
Email: nicorapelas@gmail.com
Alternative Email: support@cvcloud.app
Business Address: 3 Halite Street, Carletonville, South Africa
Website: www.cvcloud.app
Data Deletion: www.cvcloud.app/data-deletion
Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
We may use the information we collect and receive for the following purposes:
By using CV Cloud, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. Your use of our website and mobile application, followed by your submission of information to us, represents your consent to the collection and processing of your Personal Information as described in this policy.
Summary: We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a great CV building experience. We protect your data, never sell it, and give you full control over your information. Your trust is important to us.