Privacy Policy

Techlistan is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

When you apply to join:

• Name, email, phone number
• City/location
• Professional links (LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio)
• Your stated interests and motivation

When you contact us:

• Name, email
• Message content

Automatically collected:

• Basic analytics (page views, general location)
• No personal tracking or profiling

How We Use Your Information

• To review and process applications — We use your submitted information to evaluate your application and contact you about the outcome.
• To communicate with you about Techlistan activities — With your consent, we may send updates about events, programs, and community news.
• To improve our programs and community — Aggregated, anonymized data helps us understand how to better serve our members.
• To send updates (with your consent) — You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

We never:

• Sell your information
• Share with third parties for marketing
• Use data for purposes you haven't consented to

Data Retention

• Application data is retained as long as you're a community member
• Contact form submissions are retained for 1 year
• You can request deletion at any time

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a standard format

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@techlistan.com

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. These include:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security reviews

However, no system is completely secure. We'll notify you if any breach affects your information.

Cookies

We use minimal, essential cookies for site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Email delivery (for notifications)
• Basic site analytics

These services are carefully selected and bound by privacy agreements.

Children's Privacy

Techlistan is intended for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be communicated to the community via email and/or website announcement.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: privacy@techlistan.com