Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: name, email address, profile data
• Activity data: events created, participation, endorsements
• Technical data: IP address, device, browser, timezone, language
• Usage data: interactions with the Platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Enable activities, endorsements, and skill evaluation
• Improve recommendations and platform functionality
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Communicate with you about your account or activities

3. Legal Basis (for applicable jurisdictions)

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract (providing the Platform)
• Legitimate interests (improving services, preventing fraud)

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only in the following cases:

• With other users as part of platform functionality (e.g., profiles, endorsements)
• With service providers (e.g., hosting, email, media processing)
• When required by law or legal process

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the operation of the Platform, including authentication, language preferences, and security. We do not use tracking or marketing cookies at this time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Platform. We may retain certain information for legal, security, or operational purposes.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Use

The Platform may be accessed from different countries. By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us.