Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TechKita (“TechKita”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the TechKita website and platform (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account information — your email address, display name, username, and password (stored securely by our authentication provider, never in plain text).
• Profile information — anything you choose to add to your TechKita Passport, such as a biography, location, skills, interests, portfolio links, and availability.
• Activity information — problems you submit or apply to, projects you join or create, events you register for, and updates you post.
• Submission information — details you provide through the contact or partner enquiry forms.
• Technical information — your theme preference and basic, non-invasive usage data needed to operate and improve the Service.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Create and display your public TechKita Passport profile.
• Connect you with relevant problems, projects, circles, and events based on what you tell us about your skills and interests.
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact and partner forms.
• Maintain the security and integrity of the Service, including preventing abuse.
• Communicate important updates about your account or the community.

4. What we share, and with whom

Certain profile and activity information — such as your display name, skills, and the projects you participate in — is public by design, because TechKita is a collaboration platform. We do not sell your personal information. We share information with third-party service providers (such as our hosting, authentication, and database providers) only as needed to operate the Service, and only under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

5. Cookies

We use a small number of cookies and browser storage entries required for the Service to function, such as remembering your session and your light or dark theme preference. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

6. Data retention

We retain your account and profile information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us; some information may be retained where required for legal, security, or legitimate record-keeping purposes.

7. Your rights

You may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information at any time. You can update most profile information directly from your account settings, or contact us for anything you can’t change yourself.

8. Children’s privacy

The Service is intended for users capable of entering into a binding agreement in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from young children without appropriate consent.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date above when we do, and encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through our Contact page.