Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Talent Hui ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account registration details (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (job title, employer, location, LinkedIn URL, skills, biography, profile photo)
• Education and background information (college, high school, island, city)
• Payment information processed through our third-party payment provider (Stripe)
• Communications you send to us (support requests, feedback)

Information collected automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of access)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

Information from third parties

• If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google in accordance with Google's privacy policy

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile in the talent directory (subject to your visibility settings)
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, billing receipts)
• Send newsletters or event updates you have opted into
• Improve and personalize the Service
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance the user experience
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., Supabase for database and authentication, Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Other users — profile information you mark as visible will be displayed to registered users of the Service.
• Legal and safety — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Talent Hui, its users, or the public.
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@talenthui.com.

We may retain certain information after account deletion as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes, enforcing agreements).

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and update — you can review and update your profile information at any time from your account settings.
• Visibility — you control whether your profile is visible to other users via the visibility toggle in your profile editor.
• Email preferences — you can opt out of newsletter and event emails by updating your profile or contacting us directly.
• Account deletion — you may request deletion of your account by contacting us. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.
• Data portability — you may request a copy of your personal information by contacting us.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and understand how the Service is used. Specifically:

• Essential cookies — required for authentication and core Service functionality
• Analytics — we may use analytics tools to understand aggregate usage patterns

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), hashed password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Service before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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