Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to natives.pro. This Privacy Policy describes how natives.pro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and platform (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.

By accessing or using natives.pro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our Services. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other details you provide in your profile.
• Profile and Content: Information you add to your public or private profile, including bio, skills, location, portfolio links, images, and any content you post or share on the platform.
• Communication Data: When you contact us via email or our contact forms, we collect your email address, name, and the content of your message.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases or subscriptions, our third-party payment processors collect payment card details and billing addresses. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log and Device Data: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Services, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, and timestamps.
• Usage Data: Information about your activity on the platform, such as search queries, connections made, features used, and time spent on pages.
• Location Data: We may derive approximate location from your IP address to customize your experience and for analytics.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from other sources, such as:

• Social media platforms (if you connect your account or register through them).
• Service providers (like analytics or advertising partners).
• Publicly available sources, in compliance with applicable laws.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To create and manage your account, facilitate connections between users, process transactions, and provide customer support.
• To Improve and Personalize: To understand how our Services are used, develop new features, and personalize your experience, including showing relevant profiles and content.
• To Communicate with You: To send you service-related announcements, administrative messages, responses to your inquiries, and (with your consent) marketing communications about promotions, updates, or newsletters.
• For Security and Protection: To monitor and protect the security of our Services, detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, or other harmful activities, and verify your identity.
• For Legal and Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, and to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
• For Business Operations: To conduct data analysis, audits, and research to support business decisions and improve our operations.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Security Measures: We use encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments to safeguard your data.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include legal obligations, dispute resolution, and enforcing our agreements.
• Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
  • With Your Consent: When you direct us to share information, such as when connecting with another user on the platform.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), under strict contractual data protection terms.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, or transfer of assets, where we will notify you and ensure the recipient honors this Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information.

• What Are Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your experience.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Advertising Cookies: May be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will comply with applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR or CCPA, where they apply.

• Access and Portability: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information in your account settings or by contacting us.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe