1. Introduction

Welcome to CONNECTO ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our professional networking platform located at https://connecto.yupsolutions.com (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account
• Profile Information: Professional bio, job title, company, industry, experience level, location
• Professional Details: Skills, interests, LinkedIn URL, website URL
• Preferences: Networking preferences, availability, meeting purposes
• Meeting Information: Meeting schedules, descriptions, and communication preferences

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, features used, time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance data
• Cookies: Authentication tokens, session data, preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Matching Algorithm: To connect you with relevant professionals based on your preferences
• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our networking platform
• Communication: To send meeting invites, notifications, and service updates
• Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (name, professional details, bio, skills, interests) may be visible to other users when you are matched for networking purposes. You control what information to include in your profile.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including:

• Google (for authentication and calendar integration)
• Supabase (for database and authentication services)
• Vercel (for hosting and deployment)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@yupsolutions.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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