Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Build a professional profile (business name, location, bio, credentials, rates)
• Create a company profile (company name, industry, location, description)
• Post a project or send a contact message
• Contact us via email or support channels

We also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to operate and improve the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile in the professional directory (for professionals)
• Enable companies to search for and contact professionals
• Facilitate project postings and inquiries
• Send account-related communications (e.g., confirmation emails)
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Shared with Other Users

Professional profiles — including your name, business name, title, location, bio, credentials, and services — are publicly visible to all visitors of the platform. Contact requests you send or receive are visible only to the sender and recipient. Exercise care about the personal information you include in your public profile.

4. Information We Do Not Sell

SHEConnext does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

SHEConnext may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, or email delivery. These services are bound by their own privacy policies and are not permitted to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at support@sheconnext.com.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@sheconnext.com. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

9. Children's Privacy

SHEConnext is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests: