Privacy Policy - SpotKonnect

1. Introduction

Welcome to SpotKonnect ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

By using SpotKonnect, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:

Account Information: Name, email address, password, professional headline, current position, company, location
Profile Information: Bio, website, skills, work experience, profile photo, cover photo
Content: Posts, comments, reactions, and other content you create or share
Communications: Messages you send through our platform, connection requests, and support inquiries

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information:

Usage Data: Features you use, pages you visit, time spent on the app, search queries
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, app crashes, and other system activity
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (if you provide consent)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services if you choose to connect your SpotKonnect account with them (currently not applicable, but reserved for future features).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide Services: Create and manage your account, enable professional networking features, facilitate connections
Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns, develop new features, enhance user experience
Communications: Send notifications, updates, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries
Safety & Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and other harmful activities
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Personalization: Customize your experience based on your preferences and usage

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. Your data is yours, and we respect that. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Connections: Your profile information and posts are visible to your accepted connections as part of the core functionality
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support), bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, property, and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified)
With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will immediately delete your personal information from our active database, with complete deletion from backup systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (see Delete Account)
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at spotkonnectteam@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

11. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information held by us
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: