> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.afterquery.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Policy and Privacy

> Learn about how AfterQuery Experts handles your personal and professional data, including retention policies and deletion procedures.

# Data Policy and Privacy

This page outlines how AfterQuery Experts collects, retains, and manages your personal and professional information throughout your engagement with our platform.

## Information AfterQuery Experts Retains

AfterQuery Experts maintains the following user data once you submit your professional documents or complete our assessment process:

### Profile & Identity Information

* Contact details such as email addresses and optional social media or professional account links
* Application specifics, including roles you've applied for and your response to any associated questionnaires

### Professional Credentials & Background

* Educational history, including institutions, degrees, and areas of study
* Work experience, covering past employers, job titles, responsibilities, and timelines
* Certifications, skills, work samples, and portfolio materials you provide to showcase your expertise

### Verification & Eligibility Data

* Any documents submitted to verify your identity, such as government-issued IDs, professional credentials, or proof of address

## Data Deletion and Profile Termination

<Warning>
  Complete deletion of your AfterQuery Experts account, including all associated profile data, can be initiated within your My Account page.
</Warning>

Upon completion of the deletion process, you will receive an email confirmation serving as proof of account closure.

<Info>
  Account deletion exclusively affects data within AfterQuery Experts systems and does not impact information that hiring organizations may have downloaded or copied to their internal systems during candidate review processes.
</Info>

<Note>
  Certain records may be preserved by AfterQuery Experts when mandated by applicable legal statutes and regulatory compliance requirements.
</Note>

## How to Delete Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Profile Settings">
    Navigate to your My Account page from the AfterQuery Experts dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate Deletion Process">
    Locate the "Delete Account" option and follow the prompted verification steps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Deletion">
    Review the deletion terms and confirm your decision to permanently remove your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive Confirmation">
    Check your email for the deletion confirmation message, which serves as proof of account closure.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Contact Information

If you have questions about our data policy or need assistance with account deletion, please contact our support team:

* **Email**: [talent@afterquery.com](mailto:talent@afterquery.com)

<Check>
  Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. We're committed to transparent data practices and giving you full control over your personal information.
</Check>