Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 21st, 2024
Welcome to Credibbl! At Credibbl, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform, including when you sign up or sign in using third-party services like Google and LinkedIn OAuth.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide you with our services:
1.1 Information You Provide
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Account Information: Name, email address, password, and other details you provide when you sign up.
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Profile Data: Optional information such as your skills, bio, experience, and portfolio.
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Communication Data: Messages and interactions with other users and support inquiries.
1.2 Information from LinkedIn and Google OAuth
When you sign in or sign up through Google OAuth or LinkedIn OAuth, we may collect:
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Basic profile information: Name, email address, profile picture, and job title.
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OAuth token (used only to authenticate and maintain your session).
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Any additional permissions or profile data you authorize during login.
Note: We never access your full LinkedIn or Google account, nor post on your behalf without explicit permission.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
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Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to track your activity and improve your experience on our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Create and manage your account.
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Provide, improve, and customize our services.
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Authenticate you through Google or LinkedIn.
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Communicate important updates, offers, and notifications.
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Ensure the security and integrity of the platform.
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Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with:
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Third-Party Authentication Providers: Google and LinkedIn for OAuth login services.
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Service Providers: Vendors assisting with payment processing, hosting, or analytics.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or necessary to prevent fraud or illegal activities.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and to protect your account credentials.
5. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
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Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you.
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Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
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Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke access you granted through Google or LinkedIn at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@credibbl.com.
6. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@credibbl.com