Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Profile information including bio, social media links, and professional details
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Profile pictures and course content you upload

1.2 Usage Information

• Course creation and editing activities
• Video uploads and file storage preferences
• Google Drive integration data (with your explicit consent)
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data

1.3 Third-Party Integrations

When you connect external services like Google Drive, we collect:

• OAuth tokens for accessing your cloud storage (read-only access)
• File metadata (names, sizes, durations) for course creation
• No actual file content is stored without your explicit action

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our course creation platform
• Process payments and manage your account
• Enable cloud storage integrations (Google Drive, etc.)
• Send important updates about your courses and account
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

ExpertEdge does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (payment processors, cloud storage providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice)
• Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure cloud infrastructure through Supabase and Vercel

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your course data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Revoke Access: Disconnect third-party integrations at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@expertedge-creators.org

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized experiences

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment platform
• Google Drive: Cloud storage integration (optional)
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide our services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
• You request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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