— Issue No. 1 · Vol. 26 —
July · 2026 · launchpad.ivydigitals.com

Your Resume,
Reimagined.

A quiet meditation on impact, signal, and the architecture of a great CV. We don't rewrite your story — we help you tell it like the engineer, designer, or analyst you actually are. Built for serious professionals who'd rather be working than formatting.

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See how your resume ranks against the same ATS scoring used by enterprise recruiters. The same algorithm our Pro users pay $39/mo for.

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— Section 01 —

The architecture of a great CV.

Four mechanisms, working in concert. No magic, no hallucination — just signal.

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Deterministic scanning.

We score your resume on five categories — Contact, Sections, Metrics, Verbs, Length — in under two seconds. The same input always produces the same output, so you can measure your progress.

No LLM · 2-second scan
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Honest suggestions.

Every issue comes with a fix you can paste in. No "✨ magically rewrite everything", no 60-second waits. Just the next thing you should change, in plain English.

12 heuristic patterns
03

ATS-friendly DOCX export.

One click produces a clean, machine-readable Word file — no tables, no columns, no graphics. The format recruiters' software can actually parse.

Pure text · 18pt name · 11pt body
04

Compare every version.

Every upload is a version. Every change creates a new one. Side-by-side diff shows you what changed, what improved, and what regressed — across your entire history.

Up to 23 versions saved
— Section 02 —

Three steps. Two seconds.

From PDF to polished, in the time it takes to refill your coffee.

— Step One —

Drop your resume.

PDF, DOCX, or TXT. Up to 5MB. The file lives in your private history — you can delete it any time, and we never train on it.

— Step Two —

Click "Scan Resume".

A deterministic scan runs in two seconds. No "loading animation theatre" — just results. You see your score, your bars, and a list of what's hurting it.

— Step Three —

Apply, download, repeat.

Use our quick wins or your own edits. Every version is saved. Download the ATS-friendly DOCX, send it, and watch the callbacks roll in.

— Section 03 —

Find jobs that match your resume.

Six public sources. 20+ countries. One LLM that reads every job description.

6
Public job sources
Adzuna, Remotive, Arbeitnow, USAJobs, Himalayas, RemoteOK
20+
Countries supported
US, UK, EU, IN, AE, AU, CA, SG, JP and more
6
Public APIs, no scraping
Public job sources only — never LinkedIn or Indeed
5
Sub-scores per resume
Contact, Sections, Metrics, Verbs, Length — deterministic
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Real jobs, no scraping.

We pull from six public APIs — never LinkedIn, never Indeed, never Naukri's protected pages. No account bans, no ToS violations, no fake applications.

Public sources only
02

LLM judge reads every JD.

For your top 20 matches, an AI reads the full job description and reasons about your fit — including concerns about seniority gaps, domain mismatches, and missing skills. You see the strengths and the concerns.

Semantic understanding
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Tailored cover letter, every match.

For every top match, the AI writes a 200-word cover letter that references the specific role, company, and your relevant experience. Not a generic "I'm excited to apply" template.

200 words per match
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You stay in control.

Every match is queued for your review. You approve, reject, or skip. We never apply for you without explicit one-click consent. Read the JD, check the match, decide.

Human-in-the-loop
See today's matches
💰 30-day money-back guarantee
🔒 Cancel anytime, no questions asked
🛡️ Bank-grade SSL encryption
Loved by job seekers in 29 countries
— Section 04 —

One subscription. Three plans.

Pick the plan that fits your job-search cadence. Cancel any time. Need a team plan? Talk to sales →

Prices shown in USD. Change country
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— Loved by job seekers —

Real people, real results

From Mumbai to Lagos to London — see what our users say

Start where you are.
Land where you mean to.

Eleven minutes, one resume, and a measurable score. No credit card. No AI theatre.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about pricing, privacy, AI, and how Launchpad works. Manage your privacy choices.

🔒 Where is my data stored? Is it in the EU? +

Yes. All your personal data is stored on virtual private servers hosted by Contabo GmbH, physically located in Frankfurt, Germany (European Union). By using Launchpad, you agree to your data being transferred to and stored within the EU, benefiting from strict EU data protection standards.

For cross-border transfers (e.g. if we send data to an AI provider in the US), we use EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA).

🔒 Does Launchpad comply with GDPR, UAE PDPL, and other privacy laws? +

Yes. Launchpad is designed to comply with all major global privacy laws:

  • EU GDPR & UK GDPR — Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, object, withdraw consent
  • UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL) — Explicit consent for non-essential processing
  • US CCPA / CPRA — Right to know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/share
  • India DPDP 2023 — Item-wise consent, right to withdraw, Data Fiduciary obligations

Our consent banner is geo-aware: it shows different copy and defaults depending on which country you're browsing from. See /privacy for the full policy.

🔒 Who is your Data Protection Officer (DPO)? How do I contact them? +

Our DPO is reachable at dpo@launchpad.app. We respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days per GDPR Art. 12(3).

For security incidents or breach notifications, email breach@launchpad.app.

🔒 Can I delete my account and all my data? +

Yes. This is your Right to be Forgotten under GDPR Art. 17, UAE PDPL, India DPDP, and US CCPA. To close your account:

  1. Sign in and go to Settings → ⚠️ Danger Zone
  2. Click "🗑️ Close my account"
  3. Re-enter your password to confirm
  4. Type "DELETE" to confirm

Within 30 seconds, all your resumes, profile, job applications, AI outputs, and personal data are permanently hard-deleted from our active database. Residual fragments in encrypted backups are overwritten within 30 days.

Two things we keep (by law): billing records for 5 years (UAE tax law) and consent history for 3 years (GDPR audit). These contain no resume content, AI outputs, or job-matching data.

🔒 Do you sell my personal information? +

No. We never sell your personal information. We also do not share your data with data brokers.

The only entities that receive your data are:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, Nomod, Razorpay) — to process subscriptions
  • AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) — for resume parsing/rewrite, with zero-retention guarantees
  • Recruiters — only when you explicitly apply to a job they posted
  • Email service (Resend) — to send you transactional emails

See our full sub-processor list for transparency.

🔒 What's the difference between cookie consent and AI training opt-in? +

Two separate consents:

  • Cookie consent — controls whether we load analytics pixels, marketing scripts, and personalization features on your browser. OFF by default in EU, GCC, IN. ON by default in US (opt-out).
  • AI training opt-in — controls whether we can use your resume content to improve our internal AI models. OFF by default everywhere (you must opt in to participate).

By default, we never train any model on your data — that's true regardless of which consent you give. The AI training opt-in is a separate, explicit choice for users who want to contribute to model improvement.

🤖 Which AI providers do you use? +

We use three AI providers with automatic failover:

  • OpenAI (GPT-4o family) — resume parsing, structured data extraction
  • Anthropic (Claude 3.5 family) — AI rewrite, cover letter generation, long-form reasoning
  • MiniMax — bulk operations, low-latency scoring

If one provider is down or rate-limited, we automatically route to the next. We have a local fallback (pure functions) for when no API keys are configured.

🤖 Is my resume used to train AI models? +

No — not unless you explicitly opt in.

All three providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, MiniMax) are configured in zero-retention mode:

  • OpenAI: Per their API terms (March 2023+), data sent via API is not used for training unless you opt in. We never opt in.
  • Anthropic: Per their Commercial Terms, data sent via Messages API is not used for training.
  • MiniMax: Zero-retention contract mode. No training.

Plus: we cache AI responses locally for 1 hour to avoid re-calls, and the cache is purged by our daily data-minimization cron. Full disclosure in our privacy policy Section Y.

🤖 Can I dispute an AI decision? What if the score seems unfair? +

Yes. This is your right to human review under GDPR Art. 22 and India DPDP §17. No decisions that materially affect your employment are made solely by AI.

To request a manual review:

  1. Sign in and go to Settings → ⚠️ Danger Zone → 🤖 Request Human Review
  2. Select the decision type (ATS score, AI rewrite, job match, auto-apply, or other)
  3. Describe why you believe the decision was unfair
  4. Click "Request Human Review"

Our DPO will personally review your case and respond within 30 days. You'll get a request ID for tracking.

🤖 How accurate is the AI rewrite? Will it sound like me? +

Our AI rewrite is designed to augment, not replace, your voice. We optimize for:

  • ATS compatibility — keywords, structure, formatting
  • Impact statements — quantified achievements, action verbs
  • Conciseness — cutting fluff, keeping substance

You see a side-by-side comparison of original vs. AI rewrite. You accept, reject, or edit each section individually before saving. Nothing is auto-applied.

Average score improvement: tracked per version in the dashboard. Compare any v1 vs v9 side-by-side to see what changed.

🤖 What is "Auto-Apply"? Will it send applications without my approval? +

No application is ever sent without your explicit approval. Auto-Apply works like this:

  1. You set preferences (role, location, salary, visa status)
  2. Our AI scans 7 public job sources every 6 hours and finds matches
  3. Top matches are queued in your dashboard for review
  4. You review each job and click "Approve" or "Skip"
  5. Only after you approve does Launchpad submit the application

Maximum 20 applications per day. You stay in control the whole way through.

💰 How much does Launchpad cost? +

Three plans with PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) pricing:

  • Starter — $19/mo (US) · ₹299/mo (India) · €19/mo (EU) · AED 55/mo (UAE) · £15/mo (UK)
  • Professional ⭐ most popular — $39/mo (US) · ₹699/mo (India) · €39/mo (EU) · AED 119/mo (UAE) · £31/mo (UK)
  • Career Pro — $79/mo (US) · ₹1,499/mo (India) · €79/mo (EU) · AED 239/mo (UAE) · £63/mo (UK)

💡 Regional pricing in 29 countries across 4 PPP tiers — Starter costs as little as ₹299/mo in India (vs $19 in the US). See pricing for your country.

Annual plans save ~50%. Cancel any time. Need 5+ seats, SSO, or a shared agency library? Talk to sales →

💰 Can I try it for free? +

Yes — three ways:

  1. Free ATS score — Upload your resume, get a score, no account needed (1 per IP per 24h)
  2. 7-day free trial — Sign up with email or Google, get full Professional plan access for 7 days. No credit card required.
  3. 30-day money-back guarantee — If you upgrade and don't love it within 30 days, get a full refund, no questions asked.
💰 Do you offer student discounts or financial aid? +

Yes. Our PPP pricing already includes deep discounts for emerging markets (India, Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, etc. — sometimes 70% off US prices).

For students and recent graduates in higher-income countries, we offer a 50% student discount. Email hello@launchpad.app with proof of enrollment (student ID, .edu email).

💰 What payment methods do you accept? +

We accept payment via region-optimized gateways:

  • Global — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay (via Stripe)
  • UAE / GCC — Local debit cards, bank transfer (via Nomod)
  • India — UPI, NetBanking, all major cards (via Razorpay)
  • Africa — Mobile money, local cards (via Paystack)

All payments are processed by PCI-DSS L1 compliant providers. Your card data never touches our servers — we only see the last 4 digits and brand for display.

👤 How do I sign up? +

Two ways:

  1. Email + password — Click "Create account", enter email, password (min 6 chars), and confirm you're 18+
  2. Google OAuth — Click "Continue with Google", pick your account

You must be 18 or older to sign up (this is required by GDPR Art. 8 and UAE consumer protection law). We also ask if you want to receive marketing emails — this is optional and you can change it any time in Settings.

👤 How do I cancel my subscription? +

Cancel anytime, no questions asked. Two options:

  1. Self-serve — Go to Settings → Billing → Manage subscription → Cancel. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.
  2. Email — Send a request to billing@launchpad.app from your registered email.

Cancelling your subscription does NOT delete your account. To also delete your data, see the "close my account" FAQ above.

👤 Can I get a refund? +

Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If you're not happy within 30 days of your first payment, email billing@launchpad.app and we'll process a full refund within 5 business days.

After 30 days, we handle refunds on a case-by-case basis for technical issues (e.g. service outage, AI not working) but not for "changed my mind" requests.

⚙️ How does the AI resume scoring work? +

Your resume is parsed and scored across 5 categories:

  1. ATS compatibility (0-100) — can automated systems read it?
  2. Keyword match (0-100) — does it contain terms from your target role?
  3. Format quality (0-100) — consistent, professional layout
  4. Content depth (0-100) — quantified achievements, action verbs
  5. Overall impact (0-100) — combined weighted score

Each category comes with specific, actionable suggestions to improve. The free tier shows the overall + 2 sub-scores + 1 quick win. Paid plans show the full breakdown with detailed suggestions.

⚙️ Where do your job listings come from? +

We aggregate from 7 public job sources:

  • Adzuna — 20+ countries (US, UK, EU, AU, NZ, IN, SG, etc.)
  • Remotive — Remote jobs (all categories)
  • Arbeitnow — EU remote jobs (Germany-heavy)
  • USAJobs — US federal government jobs
  • Himalayas — Remote jobs (India-friendly)
  • We Work Remotely — Programming, design, marketing
  • RemoteOK — All-tag remote jobs

~580 fresh jobs per day. We only fetch public listings — we do not aggregate from private job boards or scrape employer sites. We do NOT currently cover Naukri, LinkedIn, or Indeed (these require partnerships or browser automation).

⚙️ Does Launchpad work on mobile? +

Yes. The web app is fully responsive — works on any browser, any device. A native mobile app (React Native) is on our Q4 2026 roadmap.

⚙️ Is there an API I can integrate with? +

Not yet. A public REST API is on the roadmap for Q1 2027. In the meantime, our ATS scoring and resume parsing capabilities are accessible via the dashboard.

For enterprise / B2B partnerships (e.g. career coaching platforms wanting to embed our AI), email partners@launchpad.app.

⚙️ How can I contact support? +

Multiple channels:

Live chat and a dedicated help center are coming in Q4 2026.

Don't see your question? Email hello@launchpad.app — we read every message.

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