Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Groundwork Analytics LLC ("Groundwork Analytics," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our websites, tools, APIs, and services, including:

• petropt.com and all subdomains
• tools.petropt.com
• petro-mcp API
• jobs.petropt.ai
• Online courses and educational content

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register for jobs.petropt.ai or other services requiring an account
• Contact information: Name, email, company, and message content when you contact us through forms or email
• Resume data: Resume content uploaded to jobs.petropt.ai for job matching purposes
• Engineering data: Well logs, production data, or other technical files uploaded to our tools for processing
• Payment information: Billing details for premium subscriptions or consulting services, processed by our third-party payment processor

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, tools accessed, timestamps
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Log data: IP address, referring URL, access times
• API usage: Endpoints called, request frequency, error rates (for API users)
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process engineering calculations and return results
• Match job seekers with relevant opportunities (jobs.petropt.ai)
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send service-related communications (account confirmations, security alerts, technical notices)
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent; you can opt out at any time)
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our Services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Handle Engineering Data

This section applies to data uploaded to tools.petropt.com, petro-mcp API, and similar engineering tools.

• Engineering data you upload is processed solely to deliver the requested calculation or analysis
• For browser-based tools (tools.petropt.com): data is processed client-side in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless the tool explicitly states otherwise
• For API-based tools (petro-mcp): data is transmitted to our servers for processing, results are returned, and input data is not retained beyond the duration of the request unless you explicitly save it to your account
• We do not use your engineering data to train machine learning models
• We do not share your engineering data with third parties
• For enterprise consulting engagements, data handling is governed by your specific agreement or Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

5. How We Handle Resume Data (jobs.petropt.ai)

• Resumes are parsed using AI to extract skills, experience, and qualifications
• Parsed data is used to match you with relevant job opportunities
• Your resume and profile are not shared with employers unless you explicitly apply for a position or opt in to employer visibility
• You can delete your resume and profile data at any time from your account settings
• We retain resume data for as long as your account is active

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually bound to use your data only for the services they provide to us
• Legal compliance: When required by law, legal process, or government request
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you would be notified)
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for Services to function (session management, security)
• Analytics cookies: To understand how our Services are used (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. This includes:

• Payment processors (for subscription billing)
• Analytics providers
• Job posting sources (for jobs.petropt.ai)

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure API authentication
• Access controls limiting who can access user data
• Regular security reviews

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion for legal and operational purposes
• Engineering tool data: Not retained beyond the processing session (see Section 4)
• API logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging and abuse prevention
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, anonymized form
• Consulting engagement data: Retained per the terms of your service agreement

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@petropt.com. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.

12. International Users

Our Services are operated from the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on petropt.com or sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Email: info@petropt.com
• Website: petropt.com