Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Aptitude Flow ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Professional information (job title, company, industry)
• Educational background and qualifications
• Assessment results and career preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Communication preferences and feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics data to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our talent mapping and career development services
• Personalizing your experience and recommendations
• Processing payments and managing your account
• Communicating with you about our services and updates
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our platform
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. 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 this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your Jurisdiction].