Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to FutureCareers (protonia.ai). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

FutureCareers is primarily an informational website. We collect minimal data:

• Automatically collected information: When you visit our site, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We and our advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized advertisements.
• Quiz responses: If you take our Career Quiz, your answers are processed locally in your browser and are not stored on our servers or shared with any third party.

Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the Internet. Specifically:

• Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.

Affiliate Links

Some links on our website, particularly those directing to educational platforms such as Coursera, may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content or career recommendations. All recommendations are based on independent research.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Improve and optimize our website content and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including educational platforms, course providers, and certification bodies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

FutureCareers is designed as an educational resource suitable for all ages, including teenagers exploring career options. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• The right to opt out of personalized advertising
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EEA residents under GDPR)

For European (GDPR) and California (CCPA) Residents

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you have additional rights under the GDPR and CCPA respectively. We process your data based on legitimate interest for website analytics and consent for personalized advertising. You may exercise your rights by contacting us or using the cookie consent tools provided on our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website at protonia.ai.