Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03-17-2025
EN.Community, INC. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with the EN.Community platform, including our waitlist sign-up, website, referral programs, and AI-powered features.
By using EN.Community, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of information:
1.1 Personal Information
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number (Optional)
1.2 Professional Information
- Industry
- Skills
- Job Title (if provided)
- Work Experience (if provided)
1.3 Additional Information
- Social Media Links (if provided)
- Referral ENID (if provided)
- Generated ENID (for internal tracking)
1.4 Participation & Interaction Data
- Responses to referral program and engagement challenges
- Easter Egg code (if entered)
- User preferences for community features
1.5 OAuth & Third-Party Logins
If you choose to sign up via LinkedIn, Google, or other OAuth providers, we may collect:
- LinkedIn Profile Data: Name, email, profile picture, job title, and skills (subject to LinkedIn API permissions).
- Google Profile Data: Name, email, and profile picture.
- Microsoft/Apple OAuth Data (if used): Basic profile information for authentication.
🚨 Important: We do not store passwords from third-party providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following legitimate business purposes:
2.1 Waitlist & Account Management
- Verify your registration and track your waitlist position.
- Create and manage your EN.Community account upon full launch.
2.2 Communication & Notifications
- Send platform updates, career insights, and AI-driven recommendations.
- Inform you about exclusive rewards, influencer events, and promotions.
2.3 AI-Powered Personalization
- Use EIOD.AI to analyze skills & match users with networking opportunities.
- Offer AI-generated career insights and mentorship recommendations.
2.4 Security & Fraud Prevention
- Detect unauthorized access, fraudulent sign-ups, or referral abuse.
- Implement security audits and data encryption measures.
2.5 Legal Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and data protection laws.
- Address legal obligations in case of fraud, security breaches, or government requests.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a Contract: Managing waitlist registration, user engagement, and AI-driven features.
- Legitimate Interest: Providing career growth insights, engagement challenges, and security protections.
- Consent: When required for marketing emails, third-party integrations, and non-essential cookies.
Your GDPR Rights
✔ Access & Portability – Request a copy of your stored data.
✔ Rectification – Update inaccurate personal details.
✔ Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
✔ Restriction & Objection – Limit how your data is processed.
✔ Withdraw Consent – Opt-out of marketing or data collection anytime.
📩 To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Integrations
4.1 No Selling or Unauthorized Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for advertising.
4.2 Trusted Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted partners, including:
- Cloud hosting & database services (e.g., Firebase, AWS) – for secure data storage.
- Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid) – for platform notifications.
- AI-driven analytics (EIOD.AI) – for career insights & recommendations.
These providers must comply with strict confidentiality and security measures.
4.3 LinkedIn & Third-Party OAuth Compliance
When signing in with LinkedIn, Google, or Microsoft OAuth, your data is processed according to their respective privacy policies. EN.Community does not store OAuth credentials.
🛑 Important OAuth Restrictions:
- We do not access LinkedIn messaging, endorsements, or private connections.
- We do not aggregate LinkedIn data for external reports or hiring decisions.
- Users can revoke OAuth permissions from their LinkedIn, Google, or Microsoft account settings.
5. Data Retention & Security
5.1 How Long We Store Your Data
- Waitlist data is kept until the platform launches and rewards are distributed.
- User profiles remain active unless the user requests deletion.
- OAuth login data is stored for session management only.
5.2 Security Measures
🔒 Data Encryption: AES-256 encryption for all stored data.
🔒 Access Control: Limited access to sensitive data based on role-based permissions.
🔒 Security Audits: Regular compliance checks to maintain industry standards.
🚨 In Case of a Security Breach
If a data breach occurs, affected users will be notified within 72 hours.
6. Your Choices & Data Control
🔹 Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails & notifications anytime.
🔹 Data Access: Request a download of your stored information.
🔹 Corrections: Update your profile & preferences.
🔹 Account Deletion: Permanently remove your EN.Community account.
📩 To manage your data, contact [email protected].
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies & tracking tools to improve user experience.
🍪 Essential Cookies: Needed for login & platform functionality.
🎯 Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with EN.Community.
⚙ Ad Preferences: We do not use LinkedIn data for ad targeting.
You can disable cookies in browser settings.
8. Policy Updates & Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, services, or security practices.
- Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.
- Continued use of EN.Community after updates implies acceptance.
9. Contact Us
For privacy concerns, contact:
📧 Email: compliance@en.community
🌐 Website: www.en.community
