### **Privacy Policy** Last updated: 02 June, 2026 Talk-of-IT (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using Talk of IT, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. ### 1\. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information: **1.1 Information You Provide Directly** - Account details such as your name, email address, password, and profile information (e.g., university, field of study, skills, interests). - Content you submit, including messages, posts, applications, uploaded documents (such as resumes or portfolios), and feedback. - Communication details when you contact us for support, inquiries, or feedback. **1.2 Information Collected Automatically** When you use our Services, we may automatically collect: - Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent, clicks, referring URLs). - Device and technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and approximate location based on IP). **1.3 Information from Third Parties** We may receive information from: - Third-party sign-in providers (e.g., if you register or log in using a social or identity provider, where supported). - Partner organizations offering mentorship, workshops, or job opportunities through our platform. ### 2\. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: - Create and maintain your account and profile. - Provide, operate, and improve our Services. - Match students and interns with mentors, opportunities, events, and relevant content. - Communicate with you about updates, announcements, and support. - Personalize your experience (such as recommending workshops, projects, or listings). - Monitor and analyze usage to maintain security, prevent abuse, and improve performance. - Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions. ### 3\. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following situations: - **With mentors and other members:** When you choose to participate in mentorship programs, community forums, or collaboration features, certain profile details (such as your name, role, skills, or university) may be visible to other users. - **With service providers:** We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (such as hosting providers, analytics tools, communication services), under confidentiality and data protection obligations. - **For legal reasons:** We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Talk of IT, our users, or the public. - **In business transfers:** If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy. ### 4\. Your Choices and Rights Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to: - Access the personal information we hold about you. - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. - Request deletion of your account and certain personal data. - Object to or restrict certain types of processing. - Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, marketing emails). You can manage many of your preferences in your account settings. To exercise other rights, contact us at: admin@talkofit.com. ### 5\. Data Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. ### 6\. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide the Services and for legitimate business or legal purposes. When data is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it. ### 7\. Children’s Privacy Talk of IT is intended for users who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction or have appropriate consent to use the platform (such as university-level students). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or a higher age where required by local law). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action. ### 8\. International Data Transfers Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws. Where required, we implement safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws. ### 9\. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform or by email. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy. ### 10\. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: admin@talkofit.com