CV4Students.com Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20/06/2019
Last Updated: 27/12/2025
Trust & Transparency: Our Commitment to Your Privacy
CV4Students is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
We operate under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
Data Controller: Bernard Lynch, CV4Students Limited
Contact: support@cv4students.com
Address: 14 Wendover Road, Glendowie, Auckland, New Zealand 1071
What Information We Collect
If You Just Browse Our Career Guides
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited
- Analytics data: How you use the site (via Google Analytics)
- Cookies: For website functionality and analytics
If You Create an Account
Everything above, plus:
- Name and email address
- Username and password (encrypted)
- Any CV content you create and save
- Payment information (processed by Stripe—we don’t store card details)
How We Use Your Information
- Provide services: Store your CV, process purchases, manage your account
- Improve the website: Analyze usage patterns to make the site better
- Communicate: Send essential service updates (we don’t send marketing emails)
- Security: Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
- Legal compliance: Meet our obligations under New Zealand law
Who We Share Your Information With
Service Providers We Use
- Rocket.net: Website hosting (servers in Australia)
- Cloudflare: Security and performance
- Google Analytics: Website usage statistics
- Stripe: Payment processing (they handle card details, not us)
What we DON’T do
- We don’t sell your information to anyone
- We don’t share your CV content with third parties
- We don’t have affiliate partnerships involving your data
Your Rights
You can:
- Access your information anytime through your account
- Edit your profile and CV content
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Request a copy of your data by emailing support@cv4students.com
- Withdraw consent by deleting your account
To delete your account
Log in → Account Settings → Delete Account
We’ll permanently remove your data within 30 days (except payment records kept for 7 years per NZ tax law).
Data Security
We protect your information using:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure password hashing
- Firewalls and security monitoring
- Restricted access to personal data
Your payment information is handled exclusively by Stripe (we never see or store card numbers).
Important security notice
No system is completely secure. Keep your password confidential and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential functions: Login, account management, shopping cart
- Analytics: Understanding how people use the site (Google Analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
Opt out of Google Analytics
Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Data Retention
- Active accounts: We keep your data as long as your account exists
- Deleted accounts: Removed within 30 days
- Payment records: Kept for 7 years (NZ tax law requirement)
- Security logs: Kept for 90 days
Children’s Privacy
CV4Students is for users aged 13 and older. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at support@cv4students.com and we’ll delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect service changes or legal requirements. We’ll notify you of significant changes by email or website notice.
Continued use of CV4Students after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Your Responsibilities
- Keep your password secure
- Provide accurate information
- Don’t share your account with others
- Don’t include others’ personal information in your CV without their consent
Contact Us
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights
Email: support@cv4students.com
Address: CV4Students, 14 Wendover Road, Glendowie, Auckland, New Zealand 1071
Website: https://cv4students.com
We respond to privacy requests within 20 working days.
To complain to the Privacy Commissioner
Website: www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909
In Plain Language
We collect: Your account details and CV content if you register. Basic website data if you just browse.
We use it for: Providing CV services and improving the website.
We share it with: Only essential service providers (hosting, payments, analytics). Never sold or used for marketing.
You control it: View, edit, or delete your data anytime.
Questions? Email support@cv4students.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 27/12/2025 and complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
CV4Students Limited | Auckland, New Zealand
Discover what sets us apart. Why We Exist