Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Maker Meet (a product of FreshBeautyTech OU) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit our website (www.makermeet.me) or use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Data We Collect

Personal Data Provided by Users

• Full name
• Email address
• Professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub)
• Profession and years of experience
• Work experience and project information
• Topics of interest and topics professionals are ready to share during meetings
• Any other career-related information provided via forms

Data Collected Through Social Login Providers

When signing up using LinkedIn, GitHub, or X, we collect data shared by these providers during the login process. This may include:

• Public profile information
• Professional details
• Contact information

Technical and Device Data

• Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)
• IP-based location data (country and region)
• Cookies for authentication and preferences

Other Tracking Information

• Software preferences
• Analytics and usage data via cookies and tracking technologies

2. Third-Party Services

To provide and improve our services, we use the following third-party tools:

• Google Meet: For video call integration
• Brevo and MailerLite: For email notifications and newsletters
• Google Analytics and Mixpanel: For tracking platform usage and performance
• Marketing Platforms: Tools from Reddit, Meta, Google, and TikTok for capturing user engagement
• OpenAI: For AI-powered decisions (e.g., matching users)

These services may process some of your data under their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected to:

• Facilitate professional networking through user matching
• Manage and coordinate meetings (e.g., notifications, scheduling)
• Send newsletters, updates, and feedback requests
• Analyze platform usage to improve services
• Implement fraud prevention and account suspension measures
• Run marketing campaigns and measure their effectiveness

4. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

• Third-party service providers for operational purposes (e.g., email, analytics)
• Marketing partners to measure and optimize campaigns
• Partners under GDPR-compliant agreements, excluding personal identifiers

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Data Transfers

Some data may be transferred outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure compliance with GDPR through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

6. User Rights

Access, Rectification, and Deletion

• Users can request access to or deletion of their data by contacting [email protected]
• Personal data will be deleted within 30 days of confirming the request
• Non-identifiable data may be retained for statistical purposes

Portability

Users can request a copy of their data in a portable format via email.

Opt-Out

Users can opt out of newsletters and marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link or contacting support.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and statistical purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use both session and analytics cookies to:

• Authenticate users
• Track preferences and platform usage
• Improve user experience

Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

10. Children's Data

Maker Meet is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. Users under 18 are prohibited from accessing the platform.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified of significant changes via email. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Maker Meet with your professional networking needs.