Privacy policy

LAST UPDATED · 2026-04-25

First-Thing.ai generates an AI Career Position Report from the LinkedIn URL you submit and any optional answers you provide. We process personal data to provide the service. Report data is not retained after your session ends. We retain minimal technical logs for security and abuse prevention. See Section 6 for full retention details.

1. Who we are (data controller)

Data controller: First-Thing.ai
Contact: support@first-thing.ai

2. What data we process

  • LinkedIn URL you provide and the public profile data fetched from it (e.g. roles, skills, education, and other information visible on your public profile).
  • Optional answers you provide to follow-up questions to improve report accuracy.
  • Email address (marketing) if you explicitly opt in to receive updates.
  • Technical and security data such as IP address, request timestamps, and basic device/browser info (log data) used to protect the service and troubleshoot errors.

3. Why we process your data

  • To generate and display your AI Career Position Report.
  • To operate, secure, and maintain the service (rate limiting, abuse prevention, reliability).
  • If you opt in: to send product updates and marketing emails (you can unsubscribe anytime).

4. Legal bases (GDPR)

  • Performance of a contract: to provide the report you request.
  • Legitimate interests: to secure and improve the service, prevent abuse, and run basic operational analytics.
  • Consent: for marketing emails and non-essential tracking cookies (where applicable).

5. Who we share data with (processors)

We use trusted service providers to run First-Thing.ai. These providers act as processors and process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards (including data processing terms where required):

  • EnrichLayer (data retrieval/enrichment from the submitted LinkedIn URL).
  • Anthropic (AI model processing to generate report content).
  • Resend (sending opt-in marketing emails and operational emails).
  • Vercel (hosting and performance/analytics tooling).
  • PostHog (product analytics), if you consent to analytics/tracking cookies.

6. Retention

  • Report generation data: processed in real-time and not retained beyond what’s necessary to render your report during your session.
  • Marketing email list: stored until you unsubscribe (or request deletion).
  • Security logs: retained for a limited period for abuse prevention and troubleshooting.
  • Cookie consent choices: stored so we can remember your preferences.

7. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential operation and, if you consent, for analytics/tracking (including PostHog and Vercel Analytics/Speed Insights). You can change your cookie preferences at any time via “Cookie settings” in the footer.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@first-thing.ai.

If you are in the EEA/UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. International transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the EEA/UK. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) in accordance with applicable law.

10. Unsubscribe

Every marketing email includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can unsubscribe at any time.