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SOGATHER PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 5 June 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines how SoGather ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of our website users and members. By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this policy.
1. Data Collection and Usage:
a) Personal information: We collect personal data from members during the registration process, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and other relevant information required to create and manage member accounts. We use this data to provide members services including giving members access to the members' area, share job listings posted by members, and facilitate communication within the community. We utilize the collected information to provide, maintain, and improve our community platform services, including personalized user experiences, communication, and support.
b) Virtual Events: When participating in virtual events hosted by [Your Community Website], we may collect additional information such as event preferences, attendance records, and related data necessary for event management, including event logistics, communication, and to improve future event experiences.
c) Job Listings: If you choose to post job listings within the members' area , you may provide us with information related to the job posting, including job descriptions, company details, and contact information. Information shared in job listings within the members' area will be used to facilitate job opportunities among community members on the SoGather website and member engagement channels
2. Data Sharing:
a) Job listings posted by members: Job listings within the members' area may be shared with other members of the community to facilitate networking, service exchanges and freelance work opportunities. We do not share personal data with third parties for direct marketing purposes without explicit consent.
b) Third-Party Services: We may share personal information with trusted third-party services, such as event management platforms, job boards, or email service providers, to facilitate the delivery of our services and improve user experiences.
3. Data Storage, Protection and Security:
a) We take reasonable measures to protect the personal data of our members, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
b) Web Hosting: Our website is hosted on Wix, which provides a secure and reliable platform. Wix complies with industry-standard security protocols to protect your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure.
c) Membership Engagement: We utilise Discord as a membership engagement platform. Please refer to Discord's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle and protect personal data. By using Discord, you acknowledge that your data may be subject to Discord's privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review Discord's policies to understand how they handle your data.
d) Other Third-Party Services: We use third-party cloud services to store and process data. As customers of their service, the service providers are bound to protect your data according to their terms of service.
4. Data Retention:
We retain personal data 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.
5. Compliance with Applicable Laws:
a) We adhere to applicable data protection laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including but not limited to the data protection laws of Singapore.
b) We make reasonable efforts to comply with these laws regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data.
c) We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.
6. Member Rights and Choices:
a) Access and Correction: As a member, you have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You can update or delete your account information by accessing your profile settings. If you need further assistance, please contact our support team.
b) Opt-Out: You may choose to opt-out of receiving certain communications from us by following the instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us.
7. Children's Privacy:
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under this age.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any updates or revisions will be communicated to members on our website and through email. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.