Privacy Policy
IvyNetwork Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 04, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to IvyNetwork, a networking app for students, alumni, professors, and faculty members. Our mission is to facilitate professional connections and opportunities within the academic community by means of a downloadable application designed to create a global community. Protecting your privacy is central to our mission. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Registration Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a password. If you choose to provide additional information like your educational background, work experience, and skills, it will enhance your profile visibility within the network.
- Profile Information: You can add details to your profile, such as your photo, interests, and professional aspirations. You control what information you include and whether it is visible to others on the app.
2.2 Information From Your Use of Our Services
- Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with the app, including search queries, connections made, messages sent, and other activities.
- Device Information: We collect information from and about the devices you use to access our services, including IP addresses, browser types, and device identifiers.
2.3 Information from Others
- Contacts: If you choose to sync your contacts with IvyNetwork, we will collect and store your contacts’ information to help you connect with others in the IvyNetwork community.
- Third-Party Services: We may receive information about you from other services, such as when you log in using your university’s single sign-on or social media accounts.
3. How We Use Your Data
3.1 Providing Our Services
- Account Management: We use your data to manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide the services you request.
- Connecting You with Opportunities: We use your profile information to match you with job and internship opportunities, suggest connections, and enhance your professional network.
3.2 Improving Our Services
- Personalization: We use data from your interactions with the app to personalize your experience, such as by recommending content, connections, or opportunities that may interest you.
- Research and Development: We use data to analyze and improve our services, develop new features, and conduct research.
4. How We Share Information
4.1 Sharing with Other Users
- Profile Visibility: Your profile is visible to other members of the IvyNetwork community. You can adjust your privacy settings to control what information is visible to others.
- Communication: If you send messages or connect with others on the app, they will see your profile information.
4.2 Service Providers
- Third-Party Vendors: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the app, conducting our business, or servicing you. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and are not permitted to use it for any purpose other than providing services to IvyNetwork.
4.3 Legal and Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or the rights of others, or prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
5. Your Choices and Obligations
5.1 Data Access and Control
- Accessing Your Data: You can access and update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
- Data Deletion: You can delete your account, and upon deletion, your profile will no longer be visible to others. We will retain your data as necessary to comply with legal obligations and for legitimate business purposes.
5.2 Communication Preferences
- Opting Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or changing your account settings.
6. Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers have facilities. By using IvyNetwork, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or via email. Your continued use of IvyNetwork after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
IvyNetwork
Suite 156
4859 West Slauson Unit A
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Email: ivysocialnetwork@gmail.com