Question 1

Why can't I log in? Where is the "Sign Up" button?

Accepted Answer

There is no login because there is no server database.
            Refine.tools is a "Local-First" application. When you open the Dashboard, we create a secure database
            (using IndexedDB) right inside your web browser. All your job applications, salary data, and habits
            live on your device, not on our servers.

Question 2

Is my resume public? Can recruiters see it?

Accepted Answer

No. Absolutely not.
            Because your data never leaves your browser, we literally cannot see it, share it, or sell it.
            You are the only person who can see your data.

Question 3

What happens if I clear my browser cache?

Accepted Answer

Your data will be deleted.
            Since the database lives in your browser, clearing "Site Data" or "Cookies" will wipe your dashboard.
            We recommend keeping a backup of your important resume files. We are working on an optional "Encrypted Cloud Sync"
            feature for the future.

Question 4

Is this free? What is "Bring Your Own Key"?

Accepted Answer

The "Career Command Center" (Dashboard, Kanban, Habits, Finance) is 100% Free Forever.
            The AI Tools (Resume Rewriter, Salary Negotiator) cost money to run (we pay OpenAI).
            To keep the tool free, we allow you to Bring Your Own OpenAI API Key in Settings.
            This lets you pay OpenAI directly (usually pennies per resume) without paying us a monthly subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I log in? Where is the "Sign Up" button?

Is my resume public? Can recruiters see it?

What happens if I clear my browser cache?

Is this free? What is "Bring Your Own Key"?