Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Connex ("we," "us," or "our") is a marketplace platform that connects creators with businesses for collaboration opportunities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use the Connex platform and related services.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Name, bio, portfolio links, location, social media handles, and other details you choose to provide.
• Offers & Applications: Details of offers you create or apply to, including descriptions, compensation, and deliverables.
• Messages: Content of messages exchanged between creators and businesses through the platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Connex platform.
• Match creators with relevant business opportunities.
• Facilitate communication between creators and businesses.
• Send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmation, notifications).
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services for hosting, email delivery, and analytics that help us operate the platform.
• Other Users: Profile information you make public may be visible to other users of the platform.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We will process deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Cookies & Sessions

We use cookies and similar session technologies for authentication and to remember your preferences. These are essential for the platform to function and are not used for advertising or tracking purposes.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.