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Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/20/2025

HyeTech ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app ("the App"). By accessing or using the App, you ("Member" or "Members") agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from our users ("you"):

1.1 Personal Public Information

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Biography
  • Profile Picture
  • LinkedIn Profile

1.2 Personal Private Information

  • Location
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Areas of Expertise
  • What You Can Help With
  • What You Need Help With
  • Calendly Link (to facilitate scheduling meetings with other members)

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (e.g., device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Log data (e.g., IP address, app usage details, and timestamps)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the App's functionality.
  • To create a collaborative social and business environment where members can connect, share expertise, and book meetings with one another.
  • To send important updates about the App, including changes to this Privacy Policy.
  • To improve the App's features, user experience, and security.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and are committed to transparency. We will never sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Members: To facilitate networking and collaboration, members of the App will have access to your name, LinkedIn profile, email address, areas of expertise, what you can help with, what you need help with, and Calendly link.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by U.S. law or if we believe such action is necessary to:
    • Comply with a legal obligation.
    • Protect and defend our rights or property.
    • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the App.
    • Protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data when transferred outside the EU or EEA. By using the App, you consent to such transfers of your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as you have an active account or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Upon request, we will delete your information unless we are required to retain it for legal obligations or resolve disputes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are in the EU or another jurisdiction with similar rights. These rights include:

  • The right to access your personal information.
  • The right to update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to delete your personal information ("right to be forgotten").
  • The right to object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
  • The right to data portability (the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format).
  • The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

If you are in the EU or other jurisdictions with similar data rights, you can exercise these rights by contacting us at compliance@hyetech.io.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

By using the App, you acknowledge these risks and agree to proceed with informed consent.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The App may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze usage, or provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. By continuing to use the App, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn and Calendly. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your information is handled on those sites.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App. Your continued use of the App after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimer and Transparency

We strive to maintain full transparency regarding how we collect, use, and share your data. This Privacy Policy outlines all the ways your information is handled to create a safe and collaborative environment. However, while we take measures to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized access, hacking, data loss, or breaches will never occur. By using the App, you acknowledge these risks and agree to proceed with informed consent.

13. Contact Us

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

HyeTech

Website: https://www.hyetech.io

Email: info@hyetech.io