Privacy Policy

At Steadprep Social, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our community platform.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you join and use the Community:

A. Personal Information
Name, email address, and username (provided during registration).
Optional profile details, such as location, date of birth, skills, or interests, if you choose to share them.

B. Automatically Collected Information
IP address, browser type, and device information when you access the site.
Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interaction with content.

C. User-Generated Content
Posts, comments, messages, and any other content you voluntarily share within the Community.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Providing the Community Services:
To create and manage your account.
To facilitate discussions, posts, and interactions.

Improving the Platform:
To monitor activity and improve the functionality, security, and performance of the platform.

Communication:
To send you updates, notifications, or announcements related to the Community.
To respond to inquiries, support requests, or feedback.

Moderation and Security:
To enforce the Community Guidelines and Terms of Use.
To identify and prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access.

3. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers:
Trusted third-party providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting services, analytics tools).

As Required by Law:
If required to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or law enforcement requests.

With Your Consent:
If you explicitly agree to share your information for specific purposes.

4. Cookie Policy
This section explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the platform.

A. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience by remembering preferences, enabling functionality, and collecting analytics.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., keeping you logged in).
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the site’s performance.

Performance and Analytics Cookies
Track how users interact with the site (e.g., most visited pages, time spent on the platform).
Used to improve functionality and user experience.

Functional Cookies
Remember preferences (e.g., language settings) to personalize your experience.

Advertising Cookies
May be used to show relevant ads or promotions based on your activity on the platform.

C. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some features of the platform.

For Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
For Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
For Safari: Manage cookies in Safari

5. Protecting Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data.

These include:
Secure server hosting.
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., passwords).
Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and breaches.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Privacy Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update:
You can view and update your profile information at any time through your account settings.

Delete Your Account:
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us.

Opt-Out of Communications:
You can unsubscribe from email updates or notifications by following the instructions in the email.

7. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as you remain a member of the Community. If you delete your account, your personal information will be permanently removed, though non-personal data (e.g., posts, activity feed) may remain.

8. Third-Party Links
The Community may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated to you directly. Your continued use of the Community constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy (including the Cookie Policy) is effective as of January 1, 2025. Thank you for trusting Steadprep Social with your information!