Effective Date: 15.02.2025.

1. Introduction
We recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our platform connecting people profiles. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information we collect & legal basis
We collect personal data based on the following legal bases: • Contract Performance: To provide services you request. • Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform, ensure security, and prevent fraud. • Consent: For optional features such as location tracking and marketing communications. Types of data we collect: • Personal Data: Name, email, contact details, profile information, information that you choose to upload. • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies. • Location Data: GPS, IP-based location, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth-based location (only if you opt-in). • Usage Data: Pages visited, interactions, log-in, log-out time, session time and engagement with our services.

3. How we use your data
We use your data for the following purposes: • To provide and personalize our services (Contract performance). • To improve platform functionality and user experience (Legitimate interest). • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (Legal obligation). • To send optional marketing communications (Consent).

4. Data sharing & third-party disclosure
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with: • Cloud Storage Providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for secure data storage. • Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to analyze platform usage. • Payment Processors to process transactions securely. • Corporate transaction. Personal information will also be disclosed if we go through a business transition such as a merger, sale, transfer of all or a portion of TalkingJet assets, acquisition, or similar event. In the event that we sell any business or assets, we will disclose your data to the prospective buyer. If we or substantially all of our assets are acquired by a third party, information held by us about our users will be one of the transferred assets. • With users with whom you interact. We share personal information to help facilitate interactions between users. For example, if you are a Client we may share certain information about you (such as the fact it is your first session on TalkingJet or support areas you are interested in discussing) with the Mentor to ensure the services you receive from the Mentor will fit your needs; such sharing of information is limited in scope, and is intended to improve the services provided and your user experience. • Legal Authorities when required by law or for fraud prevention. If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or an equivalent framework.

5. Cookies & tracking technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your preferences via our Cookie Settings page. Do Not Track Requests: While some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals, our platform currently does not respond to DNT requests. However, you can manage tracking through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for: • Active users: As long as your account remains active. • Inactive users: Up to 1 year after your profile has been deleted. • Legal compliance: As required by law (e.g., tax or fraud prevention records). • You may request deletion at any time (see Your Rights section).

7. Your Rights & Choices (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to: • Access and receive a copy of your data. • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data. • Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten"). • Restrict or object to processing. • Receive your data in a portable format. • Withdraw consent (if applicable). • Opt out of marketing communications. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Children
This site is offered and available to users who are at least 18 years of age and of legal age to form a binding contract. Minors under 18 are not permitted to use the site or the TalkingJet services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including: • Encryption (TLS/SSL) for secure data transmission. • Role-based access controls to limit data access. • Regular security audits and risk assessments.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated Effective Date. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or platform alerts.

11. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries and to exercise your rights, please contact: Company Name, data controller: TalkingJet, SIA TJT Email: [email protected]