Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Netverks ("we", "our", or "us") is a professional network for students, professionals, and institutes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. By using Netverks, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information that is collected automatically when you use our services.

Information you provide

• Account data: name, email address, password (hashed), and when you sign in with Google, the profile information you allow us to receive (e.g. name, email, profile photo).
• Profile data: headline, about, location, website, photo, cover image, skills, experience, education, and other details you add to your profile.
• Content: posts, comments, messages, job applications, reviews, and other content you create or submit.
• Communications: when you contact us or report content, we may keep a record of that communication.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data: how you use the platform (e.g. pages visited, features used, time spent).
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, device type, and similar technical information.
• Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account and profile
• Display your profile and content to other users in accordance with your settings and our features
• Process job applications, connections, and other interactions
• Send you service-related communications (e.g. account notifications, password reset)
• Send you optional marketing or product updates if you have agreed to receive them
• Respond to your requests and support needs
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Analyze usage to improve our product and experience

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these circumstances:

• With other users: your profile and content may be visible to other users according to your privacy and visibility settings.
• With service providers: we use trusted third parties to operate our platform (e.g. hosting, authentication, email, payments). They process data on our behalf under contractual obligations.
• For legal reasons: we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• With your consent: we may share information when you explicitly agree.

5. Third-Party Services

Our services use the following types of third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy governing their use of data:

• Authentication: we use Supabase for account and authentication, and Google for "Sign in with Google". When you use Google Sign-In, Google may receive and process information in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Hosting and database: our application and data are hosted using Supabase and related infrastructure.
• Payments: if you use paid features, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.
• Email: we use Resend (or similar providers) to send transactional and optional marketing emails.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers for more detail on their practices.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption in transit and at rest where applicable, access controls, and secure development practices. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but we strive to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with our retention and deletion procedures, except where we are required to retain it by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: update or correct your information (you can do much of this in your profile and account settings).
• Deletion: request deletion of your personal information and account.
• Export: request an export of your data (we may provide a data export feature in settings).
• Opt-out: opt out of marketing communications and certain other uses where applicable.

To exercise these rights, use the in-app settings where available or contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data, we take steps to ensure it is protected in line with this policy and applicable law, including using standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms where required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may notify you by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of Netverks after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at:

Netverks
Email: privacy@netverks.com (or use the contact email provided on the platform)

We will respond to your request as required by applicable law.