Privacy Policy

   1. Information we collect:  When you register or interact with our platform, we may collect:
      – Name, email, username, and password
      – Profile details (bio, profile picture, school/university)
      – Academic interests, courses, and connections
      – Messages, posts, comments, and other user-generated content.

      Automatically Collected Data: 

     – IP address, browser type, device information
     – Cookies and tracking technologies (for analytics and preferences)
     – Usage data (pages visited, interactions, login times).

   2. How We Use Your Information: We use collected data to:
    – Provide and personalize our services
    – Facilitate networking among students
    – Improve platform functionality and user experience
    – Send notifications, updates, and security alerts
    – Monitor and prevent fraud or misuse
    – Comply with legal obligations.

  3. Data Sharing & Disclosure: We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:
    – Other users  (as per your profile visibility settings)
    – Service providers  (hosting, analytics, customer support) .

  4. Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
    – Encryption (SSL/TLS)
    – Secure authentication
    – Regular security audits

     However, no online platform is 100% secure — users should also take precautions (e.g., strong passwords).

  5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies for:
    – Session management
    – Analytics (Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika)
    – Personalization

  6. Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform announcements.