Privacy Settings
At Cleset, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information while fostering intellectual connections and collaboration on our platform. By accessing or using Cleset, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collectâ–¼
1. Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the platform, you may provide:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, password, educational institution, field of study, and intellectual interests. These details are essential to set up your profile and connect you with like-minded individuals.
- Profile Information: Information about your academic background, skills, research topics, projects, intellectual pursuits and other optional information you choose to share. This helps us recommend connections and communities tailored to your interests.
- Content: Contributions to discussions, posts, shared files, participation in events, challenges, or collaborative projects and other content shared on Cleset.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases, we collect payment details such as billing address and transaction data.
- Mentorship Preferences: If you engage with our mentorship module, you may provide details about your goals, expertise, or areas where you seek guidance.
2. Information We Automatically Collect
- Device Information: Information about your device, including hardware model, operating system, and browser type.
- Usage Information: Your interactions with the platform, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent.
- Log Information: IP address, access times, and error logs.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies to enhance your user experience.
3. Information from Third Parties
If you connect external accounts (e.g., Google or LinkedIn), we may collect profile data from those platforms to enrich your experience and streamline account setup.
How We Use Your Informationâ–¼
1. Provide and Improve Our Services
We use your information to deliver, maintain, and enhance our platform, including:
- Creating and managing your account.
- Personalizing your experience.
- Developing new features and services.
- Facilitating intellectual networking by matching you with like-minded individuals based on academic interests.
- Supporting collaboration through tools for research projects, discussions, and group formation.
- Providing mentorship opportunities by connecting users with mentors based on shared goals.
- Organizing intellectual challenges, quizzes, and competitions.
- Improving platform functionality through data analysis, user feedback, and troubleshooting.
2. Communicate with You
We may send you messages about your account, updates, security alerts, and promotional information.
3. Research and Analytics
We may use your information for research, analysis, and reporting purposes to understand and improve our services.
4. Legal Compliance
We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
How We Share Your Informationâ–¼
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will only share your data under the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Profile information, such as academic interests and intellectual pursuits, is shared to foster collaboration.
- With Mentors: If you participate in the mentorship module, relevant profile information is shared with potential mentors.
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors may process data on our behalf, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements or to protect the safety and integrity of the platform.
We do not sell your personal data under any circumstances.
Your Privacy Controlsâ–¼
Cleset empowers you to manage your privacy through various settings:
- Profile Visibility: Adjust who can view your profile, intellectual interests, and contributions (e.g., limited to certain groups/communities, institutions, or connections).
- Data Sharing: Manage what information is shared in discussions, collaborations, or intellectual communities.
- Data Access: You can request a copy of your data, update information, or delete your account at any time.
- Opt-Out Options: You may opt out of email communications, cookie tracking, or specific features.
These controls ensure that you have full autonomy over your data and how it is used.
Data Securityâ–¼
We prioritize protecting your data through:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and at rest.
- Access Controls: Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Security practices are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance with global standards.
- Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities in compliance with applicable laws.
Data Retentionâ–¼
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements.
You can request deletion of your account and data at any time (see Your Rights Section).
Cookies and Tracking Technologiesâ–¼
We use cookies to:
- Improve functionality and user experience.
- Analyze platform usage for improvements.
- Enable essential features (e.g., login and profile customization). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
International Data Transfersâ–¼
As Cleset facilitates global intellectual connections, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your region. We comply with data transfer regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to protect your data.
Your Rightsâ–¼
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise these rights, contact us at myRight@cleset.com
Children's Privacyâ–¼
Cleset is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.
Changes to this Privacy Policyâ–¼
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. You will be notified of significant changes through the platform or email. You will have the opportunity to review the revised Policy before you choose to continue using Cleset.
Contact Usâ–¼
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
This Privacy Policy reflects our dedication to transparency, compliance, and protecting the data entrusted to us by the Cleset community.