Privacy Policy

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, organization details, and social media account information.
• Badge and Achievement Data: Information about badges created, issued, and received, including skills and accomplishments.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and access times.
• Cookies: Data stored on your device to enhance site functionality and user experience.

Your information is used to:

• Provide and maintain our digital badging services.
• Personalize your experience and tailor content to your preferences.
• Communicate with you, including sending updates and important notifications about your badges.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services and platform functionality.
• Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Facilitate badge verification and credential sharing across platforms.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website and services (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Badge Verification: Public badge information is shared to enable verification by employers, schools, and other credential verifiers.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We implement appropriate and above-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Cryptographic verification for badge authenticity

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your badge data in standard formats

Our website may contain links to external sites, including social media platforms where badges can be shared. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies. When sharing badges on external platforms, you are subject to their terms of service and privacy policies.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 7 years after closure
• Badge Data: Maintained permanently to ensure credential verification integrity
• Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years
• Communication Records: Retained for 3 years for support purposes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our platform.