Privacy Policy for IndustryConnect.org Web and Mobile Apps

Effective Date: 1/Jan/2019

At IndustryConnect.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile app. By using our app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our mobile app:

Personal Information: When you sign up or interact with our app, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details necessary to provide you with our services.

Usage Data: We automatically collect data about how you use our app, such as the pages you visit, your interactions within the app, device type, and operating system.

Location Data: If you permit our app to access location services, we may collect information about your geographic location to provide location-based services.

Log Data: This includes information your mobile device sends to us, such as IP address, browser type, app version, and the date and time of your visit.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our app’s functionality and user experience.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Send you important updates, notifications, and communications related to our services.
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our app and offerings.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the safety of our users.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

With your consent: We will share personal information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating our app or providing our services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools), and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Compliance: We may share your data if required by law or in response to legal proceedings, such as a court order or subpoena.

4. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use reasonable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights
You have the right to:

Access and Update: Access and update your personal information by contacting us.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information at any time.
Delete Information: Request the deletion of your personal information.
Opt-Out of Marketing: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our app and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@industryconnect.org