1. Overview

Young Experts Group (YEG) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our educational social platform.

YEG connects students, trainers, and educational institutions in a safe, moderated environment designed specifically for educational purposes.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Basic Details: Name, username, email address, phone number
• Profile Information: Bio, location, website, profile picture
• Role-Specific Data:
  • Students: School name, class/grade, parent phone number
  • Trainers: Specialization areas
  • Schools: Owner/principal name, student count, address

Content and Activity

• Posts, comments, and media uploads
• Likes, follows, and engagement metrics
• Search queries and platform interactions
• Login times and device information

Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Usage analytics and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

Platform Functionality

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile and content to other users
• Enable social features (following, likes, comments)
• Provide personalized content recommendations

Safety and Moderation

• Review and approve user registrations
• Moderate content before publication
• Detect and prevent inappropriate behavior
• Enforce community guidelines and terms of service

Communication

• Send account notifications and updates
• Respond to support requests
• Notify about policy changes
• Contact parents/guardians when necessary (for minors)

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Improve features and user experience
• Generate anonymized usage statistics
• Troubleshoot technical issues

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

What We Share

• Public Content: Posts, comments, and profile information are visible to other approved users
• Aggregated Data: Anonymous statistics for research and improvement
• Legal Requirements: Information required by law or to protect safety

What We DON'T Share

• Personal contact information with other users
• Parent contact details (visible only to administrators)
• Private messages or personal data
• Information for commercial purposes

5. Data Security

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
• Access Control: Strict role-based access to sensitive information
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard methods
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Secure Storage: Data stored on protected servers with backup systems

Content Moderation

• All posts reviewed before publication
• Automated filtering for inappropriate content
• User reporting system for community moderation
• Regular monitoring of user interactions

6. Your Privacy Rights

Account Control

• Access: View all personal data we have about you
• Update: Modify your profile and account information
• Delete: Request complete account and data deletion
• Export: Download your content and data

Privacy Settings

• Control who can see your posts and profile
• Manage notification preferences
• Choose what information to display publicly
• Block or report other users

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of non-essential emails
• Control in-app notification settings
• Choose how we contact you

7. Protection of Minors

Parental Consent

• Parent/guardian contact required for students under 18
• Parents can request account information or deletion
• Direct communication with parents for safety concerns
• Enhanced content moderation for minor accounts

Limited Data Collection

• Minimal personal information collection
• No behavioral advertising to minors
• Restricted contact information sharing
• Enhanced privacy settings by default

8. Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies

• Essential: Required for platform functionality
• Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Help us understand how you use the platform
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

• We'll notify you via email or platform notification
• The updated policy will be posted with a new "last updated" date
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes
• You can always access the current version on our platform

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:

What to Include in Your Request

• Your full name and username
• Email address associated with your account
• Specific request or concern
• Any relevant details or context