Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pepolon ("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 educational platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and display name
• Email address
• Profile information (bio, avatar, social links)
• Professional information (skills, experience, timezone)
• Chapter memberships and participation data

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Pages visited and features used
• Workshop and event participation
• Learning progress and quiz results

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your learning experience
• Process event registrations and workshop enrollments
• Send notifications about events, updates, and communications
• Connect you with tutors and community members
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile information may be visible to other community members
• With tutors: When you participate in tutor sessions
• With service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform
• For legal reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights
• With consent: When you have given us permission to share

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes after account deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict or object to certain processing

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]