Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Essum provides a professional platform for individuals to create beautiful resume profiles and share their career stories. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive through our website located at essum.co (the "Site") and our communications with you (collectively, the "Services").

Revisions to this Privacy Policy

Any information that is collected via our Services is covered by the Privacy Policy in effect at the time such information is collected. We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we'll notify you of those changes by posting them within the Services or by sending you an email or other notification, and we'll update the "Last Updated" date above to indicate when those changes become effective.

Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Services including without limitation, site visitors, registered users, and subscribers (all such users of the Services including account holders and non-account holders collectively referred to as "Users").

Information That We Collect

This section describes the different types of Personal Data we may obtain about you.

Information that You Provide Directly

Sign Up Information

When you sign up to create an account, we collect and retain certain information that can be used to identify you ("Personal Data"), including your name and email address. If you sign in via a third party sign-in service, we may also collect your profile photo.

Profile Information

When completing your profile, you have the option to provide information about yourself which will be included in your public facing profile, including: a profile photo, username, bio, location, your websites, education, work experience, projects, skills, and contact information.

Through Communicating with Us

You may provide information to us when you use the Services, including when you contact us, respond to surveys, or provide feedback about the Services. This information may include your name, email address, and other information that may relate to you or identify you.

Through Interactive Features

If you use any of our interactive features, such as creating posts or comments, we will collect information that you submit. Information that you provide through public sharing features of the Services will be treated as public information.

Information Collected Automatically

Information Sent by Your Device

We collect certain information that your device sends when you use our Services, including but not limited to IP Address, user agent information, network and connectivity information, device identifiers, language preferences, user settings, software and operating system names and versions, hardware models, as well as other information about your use of our Services.

Cookies and Web Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information from Users of our Services. These tools are used for authentication, account security, analyzing site traffic and trends, and improving our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

How We Use the Information

Our primary goals in collecting information are to provide and improve our Services, to customize content and the Services for you, to administer your use of the Services, and to enable you to enjoy and easily navigate our Services. We will use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

• Providing our Services and maintaining your account
• Communicating with you about our Services
• Improving our Services and developing new features
• Personalizing your experience on our platform
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personal Data to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our Services
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete your Personal Data when you delete your account, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Data, including:

• The right to access your Personal Data
• The right to correct inaccurate Personal Data
• The right to delete your Personal Data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected Personal Data of a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.

International Data Transfers

Your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your Personal Data.

Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.