Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide, such as your bio, disciplines, skills, and portfolio images.

We also collect information generated through your use of the platform, including messages, project posts, task comments, and activity logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• • Provide and maintain your account and profile
• • Facilitate communication and collaboration between users
• • Send notifications about your projects, messages, and activity
• • Review reports and enforce our Community Guidelines
• • Improve the platform and develop new features

3. Who Can See Your Information

Your profile and portfolio are visible to other At Step One users. Direct messages are visible only to the participants in a conversation. Project content is visible to the members of that project's team. Moderation reports are visible only to our moderation team and are kept confidential.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you close your account, we may retain certain information as required by law or to enforce our Terms of Service.

5. Your Choices

You can update your profile information and notification preferences at any time from your Profile page. You can control which project notifications you receive by adjusting your settings.

You may request deletion of your account by contacting us. Certain information may be retained as required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.