Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we collect, protect, and handle your personal information at Flarebox.

Effective Date: December 13, 2024

Introduction

Our commitment to protecting your personal data.

At Flarebox, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

Data Protected

Industry-standard encryption

Transparent

Clear data practices

Your Control

Manage your data rights

Information We Collect

Types of data we collect when you use our services.

Personal Information

  • Name and email address when you create an account
  • Profile information (college, graduation year, professional details)
  • Communication preferences and notification settings
  • Google account information if you choose to connect it

Usage Information

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information and browser details
  • Location information (city/country level only)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

The purposes for which we process your data.

Service Provision

  • • Provide and maintain our platform
  • • Connect you with alumni and mentors
  • • Facilitate job referrals and applications
  • • Manage your account and preferences

Communication

  • • Send service updates and announcements
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Respond to your inquiries
  • • Send important notifications

Improvement

  • • Analyze service usage patterns
  • • Improve user experience
  • • Develop new features
  • • Monitor platform performance

Security

  • • Detect and prevent fraud
  • • Address technical issues
  • • Ensure data security
  • • Comply with legal requirements

Google User Data & API Usage

How we handle data from Google services integration.

When you sign in with Google, we request access to specific Google services. We comply with Google's API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.

OAuth Authentication

Secure sign-in using your Google account

What We Access & Store

  • Basic profile details (name, email, avatar) for your account
  • OAuth tokens strictly for authentication. Access tokens are short-lived and stored securely
  • We do not store or access your personal emails, documents, or other Google content

Data Sharing Policy

  • We do not sell Google user data
  • We do not share with third parties except as necessary to provide the service
  • Service providers (Vercel, MongoDB) are bound by confidentiality agreements

Your Control Over Google Data

Data Security

How we protect your personal information.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Technical Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure authentication with OAuth 2.0
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Encrypted data storage at rest

Organizational Security

  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security training
  • Incident response procedures
  • Compliance with data protection laws

Your Data Rights

Rights you have regarding your personal data.

Access & Control

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Download your data
  • Request data portability

Deletion & Consent

  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent anytime
  • Object to data processing
  • Restrict processing

Children's Privacy

Our policy regarding minors.

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

How we handle updates to this privacy policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
Sending email notifications for significant changes
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Contact Us

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

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