Privacy Policy - STEMists

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Your Privacy Matters: This Privacy Policy explains how STEMists collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to maintaining your trust and protecting your privacy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Account Data: Name, email address, username, password (encrypted)
Profile Information: Bio, location, professional title, profile picture
Contact Information: Email preferences and communication settings

Content and Activity

User Content: Posts, comments, messages, shared files and documents
Learning Data: Course progress, quiz results, learning preferences
Social Interactions: Friend connections, group memberships, collaboration history

Technical Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
Performance Data: Error logs, loading times, feature usage statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

Create and maintain your account
Provide access to learning tools and educational content
Enable communication and collaboration features
Process and respond to your requests and inquiries

Personalization and Improvement

Customize your learning experience and content recommendations
Analyze usage patterns to improve platform features
Provide relevant educational resources and opportunities
Enhance AI assistant responses and accuracy

Communication

Send important account and security notifications
Provide updates about new features and educational content
Respond to support requests and feedback
Send newsletters and educational resources (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data: STEMists does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

When We May Share Information

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)

Public Information

Profile information you choose to make public
Posts and comments in public groups or forums
Educational content you share publicly

4. Data Security

Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your information
Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
Incident Response: Procedures in place to respond to any security incidents

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

Communication Preferences

Opt out of marketing communications
Customize notification settings
Control email frequency and content types

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about:

Types of cookies we use
How to manage cookie preferences
Third-party tracking and analytics

7. Children's Privacy

STEMists is designed for users 13 years and older
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
Parents can request deletion of their child's information
Additional protections apply for users under 18

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries where we operate
We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards
EU users have additional rights under GDPR

9. Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account is active
Some information may be retained for legal or business purposes
You can request deletion of specific data types
Anonymized data may be retained for research and improvement

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

Notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification
Post the updated policy with a new effective date
Provide a summary of key changes
Give you time to review before changes take effect

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: support@stemists.com
Data Protection Officer: support@stemists.com
Address: TEC-Bridge AI, 4445 Corporation Ln, 163, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Response Time: We will respond to requests within 30 days