Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and use your information.

1. Introduction

Welcome to SkillPairs. 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 social networking and learning platform.

By using LinkFace, 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 service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile picture, cover photo, bio, location, profession, and company
  • Content: Posts, comments, messages, course content, portfolio items, and any other content you create or share
  • Profile Information: Skills, education, work experience, and other details you add to your profile
  • Communication: Messages you send through our platform and communications with our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use SkillPairs, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, and actions taken on the platform
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and process transactions
  • Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
  • Personalization: To customize your experience, show relevant content, and suggest connections
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, and develop new features
  • Safety and Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Information you choose to make public (such as posts, profile information set to public) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting, analytics, and email services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.4 Legal Requirements

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

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Privacy Settings: Control who can see your profile, posts, and contact you
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (you may still receive important service-related messages)

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels or use the settings available in your account.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and password hashing
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and employee training
  • Incident response procedures

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.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Authenticate your session
  • Analyze how you use our platform
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

LinkFace is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using LinkFace, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. 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
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
  • Displaying a notice on our platform

Your continued use of LinkFace after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Last Updated: March 21, 2026