**Effective Date: September 1, 2025**
Your privacy is important to us. At Propreti, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our professional social networking platform and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using Propreti, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.
## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
When you create a Propreti profile or use our Services, you may provide us with:
– **Profile Information**: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company, industry, location, professional summary, work experience, education, skills, and profile photo
– **Content**: Posts, comments, messages, articles, and other content you share on the platform
– **Professional Connections**: Information about your professional network and connections
– **Communications**: Messages you send through our platform and correspondence with our support team
– **Payment Information**: Billing details for premium services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
### Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use Propreti:
– **Usage Data**: How you interact with our Services, including pages viewed, features used, and time spent on the platform
– **Device Information**: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information
– **Location Data**: General location information based on IP address (precise location only with your consent)
– **Cookies and Tracking**: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy
### Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
– Other Propreti users (when they import contacts or tag you in content)
– Professional data providers and public sources to enhance profile accuracy
– Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
– Background check services (for verification purposes, with your consent)
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
### Provide and Improve Services
– Create and maintain your professional profile
– Connect you with relevant professionals and opportunities
– Personalize your feed and recommendations
– Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
– Develop new features and improve our platform
### Professional Networking
– Suggest connections based on mutual contacts, industry, or interests
– Show your profile to relevant recruiters and potential business partners
– Enable job matching and career opportunities
– Facilitate professional communications and networking
### Marketing and Communications
– Send service-related notifications and updates
– Provide information about new features and premium services
– Share relevant professional content and industry insights
– Send promotional communications (with your consent)
### Safety and Security
– Verify user identities and prevent fraud – Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
– Protect against spam, harassment, and other harmful activities
– Comply with legal obligations
## Information Sharing and Disclosure
### Public Information
Your basic profile information (name, job title, company, professional summary) is publicly visible to help other professionals find and connect with you. You can adjust your privacy settings to control what information is visible to different audiences.### With Other Users
We share your information with other Propreti users when:– You connect with them or they view your profile
– You participate in groups or professional discussions
– You apply for jobs or express interest in opportunities
– You message or interact with other users
### With Third Parties
We may share your information with:
**Service Providers**: Companies that provide services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
**Business Partners**: With your consent, we may share information with recruiters, employers, and other professional service providers
**Legal Requirements**: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety
**Business Transfers**: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sales of assets (users will be notified of any ownership changes)
### Marketing Partners
With your explicit consent, we may share certain professional information with trusted partners who offer relevant career services, educational opportunities, or professional tools.## Your Privacy Rights and Choices
### Account Controls
– **Profile Visibility**: Control who can see different parts of your profile– **Search Visibility**: Choose whether your profile appears in search results
– **Contact Settings**: Manage who can contact you and how
– **Activity Broadcasting**: Control whether your professional activities are shared with your network
### Communication Preferences
– Opt out of promotional emails while continuing to receive service-related communications– Customize notification settings for different types of platform activity
– Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
### State Privacy Rights
**California Residents (CCPA)**: You have the right to:
– Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
– Request deletion of your personal information
– Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
– Receive equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights
**Other State Rights**: Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights. Contact us for more information about rights available in your state.
### Data Portability
You can download a copy of your data or request that we transfer your information to another service where technically feasible.## Data Security and Retention
### Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including:– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Regular security assessments and monitoring
– Access controls and authentication requirements
– Secure data centers and infrastructure
### Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:– Your account remains active
– Necessary to provide our Services
– Required for legal, business, or safety purposes
– You have not requested deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some information may remain in backups and logs for security and legal compliance purposes.
## International Data Transfers
While Propreti is US-based, we may transfer your information internationally to service providers. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
## Children’s Privacy
Propreti is designed for professional networking and is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.
Users aged 16-17 may use our Services with parental consent and under parental supervision.
## Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
– Post the updated policy with a new effective date
– Notify you via email or platform notification
– For significant changes, obtain your consent where required by law
Your continued use of Propreti after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.
## Cookie Policy
Propreti uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Our cookies help us:
– Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
– Analyze platform usage and performance
– Provide personalized content and recommendations
– Deliver relevant advertisements
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
## Third-Party Integrations
When you connect third-party services (like calendars, email, or other professional tools) to your Propreti account, those services may have their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
## Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
**Email**: privacy@propreti.com
For California privacy rights requests, use the subject line “California Privacy Request.”
## Data Protection Officer
For questions about our data practices, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@propreti.com.
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**Last Updated**: [September 1, 2025)
This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service and governs your use of Propreti’s professional networking platform.