# AI & Data Usage ## AI & Data Usage Folio uses data you provide to operate the platform, improve your job matching experience, and power AI-assisted features. This page describes what data Folio collects, how it is used, and what it is not used for. > For full legal details, refer to the [Folio Privacy Policy](https://folioworks.com/privacy). ### Data Folio Collects When you use Folio, we collect: * **Resume and CV** — Uploaded during onboarding; used to auto-populate your profile * **Profile information** — Name, location, education, work experience, skills, languages, and specialties * **Verification data** — NPI number, university email, LinkedIn URL, or work ID/license uploads * **Assessment results** — Outcomes from any credential or skills assessments completed on the platform * **Usage data** — Actions taken on the platform (e.g., jobs viewed, applications submitted, courses completed) * **Communications** — Messages sent through the Folio in-platform messaging system ### How Your Data Is Used Folio uses your data to: * **Match you with jobs** — Your profile, skills, and specialty are used to surface relevant opportunities and rank your application * **Personalize recommendations** — Courses in Folio Learn and job suggestions are tailored based on your profile * **Verify credentials** — Verification data is used to confirm your professional status * **Administer contracts and payments** — Payment and contract data is used to process compensation * **Improve the platform** — Aggregated usage patterns inform product development ### How AI Is Used Folio uses AI-powered systems to: * Parse and extract information from uploaded resumes to pre-populate your profile * Score and rank candidate profiles against open job requirements * Surface relevant jobs based on your specialty, experience, and activity * Generate course recommendations within Folio Learn ### What Folio Does NOT Do Folio does not: * Sell your personal data to third parties * Use your profile data for purposes unrelated to the Folio platform * Share identifiable personal information with clients without your consent * Use your data to train external AI models without explicit authorization ### Data Deletion You may request deletion of your Folio account and associated data at any time. * Navigate to **Settings** → **Account** → **Delete Account**. * Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. * Certain data may be retained for legal, contractual, or regulatory compliance purposes after deletion. ### Questions For privacy-related requests or questions, contact .