FirstPrincipleBiz - Connect Students with Local Businesses

1. Introduction

FirstPrincipleBiz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (firstprinciple.biz) and mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Name and email address
Phone number (optional)
Profile information (bio, skills, interests)
Business information (for business users)

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

Device information and identifiers
Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
App usage statistics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Connect students with businesses
Send notifications about issues and messages
Improve our platform and user experience
Communicate important updates

4. Information Sharing

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

Other users: Your profile information is visible to other platform users
Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics)
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and update your personal information
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of promotional communications
Request a copy of your data

7. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account:

Permanently Deleted:

Your email address
Your phone number
Your date of birth (students)
Your business address (businesses)
Your profile photos

Retained for Platform Integrity:

Your name (displayed in past messages and interactions)
Messages you sent (remain visible to recipients)
Files shared in conversations (remain accessible to recipients)
Your application or issue history

Automatic Actions:

For students: All pending applications will be automatically rejected
For businesses: All open issues will be automatically closed
Chat functionality will be disabled for existing conversations

To delete your account, go to Settings → Delete Account while logged in.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: firstprinciplebiz@gmail.com