LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 24, 2026

Overview

MockForge AI (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates mockforgeai.com (the “Service”), an AI-powered mock interview practice platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you sign in with Google OAuth:

  • Email address — used to identify your account and send transactional communications
  • Full name — displayed in your profile and on your interview reports
  • Google account ID — used to link your Google identity to your MockForge account
  • Profile picture URL — displayed as your avatar in the interface

We also collect data generated during your use of the Service:

  • Interview session data — questions attempted, phases completed, duration
  • AI-generated evaluation reports — scores, hiring decisions, strengths, and improvement areas
  • Voice transcripts — the conversation between you and the AI interviewer during a session
  • Code and design submissions — any code written or diagrams drawn during an interview
  • Exit feedback — optional feedback you provide when ending a session early
  • Payment information — processed by Razorpay; we store only the payment ID and amount paid

We do not collect passwords, precise location data, device fingerprints, or any sensitive personal information beyond what is listed above.

How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your account
  • To conduct AI-powered mock interviews and generate evaluation reports
  • To display your interview history and performance trends on your dashboard
  • To process payments for interview sessions via Razorpay
  • To improve the quality and accuracy of our AI evaluation models
  • To communicate important service updates or security notices

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in Singapore (Hetzner Cloud). We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (TLS), environment-isolated credentials, and access controls.

Interview session data is retained as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:

  • Google OAuth — for authentication. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Anthropic Claude — AI model powering the interview and evaluation. Your interview content is sent to Anthropic's API for processing.
  • Deepgram — for speech-to-text and text-to-speech during voice interviews. Audio is processed in real time and not stored by us beyond the session.
  • Razorpay — for payment processing. We do not store your card or banking details.
  • Hetzner Cloud — infrastructure and hosting provider.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser session cookies strictly for authentication (managed by NextAuth.js). We also use browser localStorage to temporarily persist your in-progress interview work (code editor state, whiteboard drawings) for up to 4 hours. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent at any time by discontinuing use of the Service

To exercise any of these rights, email us at vinamra321@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

MockForge AI
India
mockforgeai.com