Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your phone number. If you sign in via social providers (Google, GitHub, etc.), we receive basic profile information from those services.

Profile Information

You may choose to provide additional information such as a username, display name, headline, bio, avatar, education history, and skills. This information is visible to other users based on your privacy settings.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Platform, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the Platform
  • To personalize your experience and show relevant content
  • To communicate with you about updates, features, and support
  • To ensure security and prevent abuse
  • To improve our services through analytics

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Institutions: If you are a member of an institution, your basic profile and activity within that institution may be visible to institution administrators
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. We use Supabase for authentication and data storage, which provides enterprise-grade security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Control your profile visibility (public/private)
  • Export your data

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@arivolam.com.