1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Valuenite (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information of users (“you”, “your”) who access or use our websites, platforms, products, services, and mentorship offerings (collectively, the “Services”). This Policy applies to all users globally and is designed to be fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable international privacy laws.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you should refrain from using our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our Services:

a. Identity and Contact Data

Includes your full name, email address, phone number, mailing address (if applicable), and any other identifiers you provide during registration, communication, or transaction.

b. Account and Authentication Data

Includes login credentials, membership status, account settings, and any other information required to access and manage your user account.

c. Financial and Transaction Data

Includes billing address, transaction records, purchase history, subscription details, and limited payment data processed via third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not collect or store full payment card details or CVV codes.

d. Technical and Usage Data

Includes your IP address, browser type and version, time zone, device type, operating system, referral URLs, clickstream data, and browsing behavior across our platform. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).

e. Communication and Interaction Data

Includes information you voluntarily submit via email, contact forms, surveys, support chats, direct messages, and mentorship communications.

f. Marketing and Preference Data

Includes your communication preferences, marketing opt-in status, and responses to newsletters, campaigns, or promotions.

g. User-Generated Content

Includes any content you upload or submit through our platform, including feedback, testimonials, assignments, and course-related material.

h. Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as:

• Racial or ethnic origin
• Political opinions
• Religious or philosophical beliefs
• Genetic or biometric data
• Health or medical information
• Sexual orientation
• Criminal background

If you voluntarily share such data during mentorship communications or course interactions, it is at your discretion and processed only with your explicit consent where applicable.

   i. Data Minimization

We limit the collection of personal data to only what is necessary for the intended purposes described in this Policy. We do not collect information without a lawful basis or relevant purpose.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data using the following lawful and transparent methods:

a. Direct Interactions

You may provide personal data when you:

• Register or create an account
• Enroll in a course or mentorship program
• Fill out a form, survey, or application
• Contact us via email, support chat, or phone
• Submit feedback, content, or other user-generated material
• Participate in mentorship-related discussions or private calls

b. Automated Technologies and Cookies

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect technical and behavioral data using cookies, server logs, tracking pixels, or other technologies (see Section 8). These tools collect:

• IP address
• Browser and device data
• Usage patterns and on-site behavior
• Session duration and page interactions

This data helps us ensure platform security, optimize performance, and improve your experience. Where legally required, we request your consent before activating non-essential tracking.

c. Third-Party Sources and Integrations

We may receive limited personal data about you from trusted third parties, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., confirmation of transaction status)
• Advertising platforms (e.g., when interacting with a sponsored ad)
• Embedded services (e.g., YouTube, Calendly, or email platforms)
• Social media platforms (e.g., Meta, LinkedIn) if you interact with our content

We only receive data from third parties where the sharing is permitted by law and relevant to our services.

d. Social Logins and Third-Party Accounts

If you choose to sign in or interact with our Services via a third-party login (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive basic account information from that provider, such as your name, email address, and profile picture. This data is used solely to authenticate your identity and create your account, and is subject to both this Policy and the privacy policy of the third-party provider.

e. No Automated Decision-Making or Profiling

Valuenite does not engage in any form of automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users, as defined by Article 22 of the GDPR. All guidance, feedback, or analysis provided as part of our Services is reviewed and delivered by humans.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the applicable lawful bases:

1. To Provide and Manage the Services
   We use your data to register you as a user, deliver mentorship access, manage your account, enable communications, and maintain platform functionality.
   Legal Basis: Performance of a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)); Legitimate interests where applicable.
   
   
2. To Process Payments and Transactions
   Your transaction and billing data are processed through secure third-party payment processors to complete purchases, issue invoices, and manage financial records.
   Legal Basis: Performance of a contract; Legal obligation.
   
   
3. To Communicate With You
   We use your contact information to send service updates, respond to inquiries, provide support, and deliver system or security notices.
   Legal Basis: Legitimate interests; Consent where required.
   
   
4. For Marketing and Promotional Purposes
   With your consent, we may use your data to send promotional content, newsletters, and offers relevant to your interests. You can withdraw consent at any time.
   Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)); Legitimate interest under certain conditions (e.g. existing customer relationship, soft opt-in rules).
   
   
5. To Improve Our Services
   Usage data and analytics help us understand user behavior, identify technical issues, and enhance the overall quality, performance, and relevance of our Services.
   Legal Basis: Legitimate interests.
   
   
6. To Comply With Legal Obligations
   We may process data to comply with applicable laws, enforce our terms, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, or property.
   Legal Basis: Legal obligation.

5. Legal Grounds for Processing

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or any GDPR-aligned region, the legal bases under which we collect and process your personal data include:

• Consent: Where you have given clear permission for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Vital Interests: In exceptional cases, where processing is necessary to protect someone’s life or prevent serious harm.

Where consent is used as the basis for processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers and Partners
   We share data with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, and customer support. All such parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it solely for the specified purposes.
   
   
2. Legal Compliance and Protection
   We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes (e.g., subpoenas or court orders). We may also disclose data to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, or the public, and to enforce our Terms of Service.
   
   
3. Business Transfers
   In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

7. Your Privacy Rights

We respect your rights regarding the personal data we collect and process. Depending on your country or region, you may have specific rights under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, UK DPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, and similar frameworks.

You may exercise the following rights, subject to any applicable legal restrictions:

a. Right to Access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to obtain a copy of the information we hold about you.

b. Right to Rectification

You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

c. Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

You may request the deletion of your personal data where:

• The data is no longer needed
• You withdraw your consent
• You object to processing and there is no overriding legitimate interest
• Data was unlawfully processed
  We may retain certain information where legally required.

d. Right to Restrict Processing

You may request that we temporarily suspend the processing of your data under certain circumstances, such as while verifying its accuracy.

e. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.

f. Right to Object

You may object to processing where it is based on our legitimate interests, including profiling, or where your data is used for direct marketing.

g. Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process personal data, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of any processing previously carried out.

h. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to:

• Right to Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
• Right to Delete personal data collected from you
• Right to Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Limit the Use of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your data. If that changes, we will update this Policy and provide opt-out mechanisms as required.

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals as a valid request to opt out under CCPA/CPRA.

i. Other International Rights

If you are located in a country not explicitly listed above, you may still have rights under your local privacy laws. We are committed to honoring valid data rights requests to the extent required by applicable legislation, even if not specified in this Policy.

j. How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a request to access, correct, delete, or otherwise manage your personal data, please contact us via the details provided in Section 14. We may require identity verification to process your request.

We will respond to all valid requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the proper functioning, security, performance, and personalization of our website and Services. This section explains how and why cookies are used, and how you can manage your preferences.

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as enabling core functionality, analyzing traffic, remembering preferences, and delivering personalized content or advertisements. Cookies can be classified by purpose or origin:

• Essential (Strictly Necessary): Required for the site to function (e.g., authentication, security, navigation).
• Performance/Analytics: Used to understand site usage and improve user experience (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality: Remember user preferences and enhance interaction (e.g., language settings).
• Advertising/Marketing: Track user behavior to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance (e.g., Meta Pixel, YouTube embeds).

Cookies can also be:

• First-party cookies: Set by us directly
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into our platform

b. What Cookies We Use

We currently use essential cookies to operate our site securely and reliably. These cookies allow you to navigate the site, access your account, and use key features such as course platforms or application forms.

We may also integrate third-party tools and services that set their own cookies, including but not limited to:

• Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar)
• Marketing and advertising platforms (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
• Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
• CRM or support tools (e.g., Calendly, chat widgets)

We do not sell your personal information or share cookie data for direct commercial purposes.

c. Cookie Consent and User Control

Where legally required (e.g., under GDPR or ePrivacy Directive), we present a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the banner or your browser settings.

If you are located in California, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. We honor global privacy control signals (GPC) where supported.

d. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored
• Block or delete specific cookies
• Set rules for all or specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience or limit some features.

9. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and may transfer, store, or process your personal data outside your country of residence, including in the United States, where our servers or service providers may be located.

a. EEA/UK Residents

Where personal data of EEA or UK residents is transferred outside of the EEA/UK, we ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Transfers to countries recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection
• Other legally acceptable mechanisms

b. Safeguards in Place

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data remains protected under applicable privacy standards, regardless of where it is processed.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions such as the European Union where higher age thresholds apply). We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from individuals under these ages.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without appropriate parental or guardian consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information without their consent may contact us using the details provided in Section 14 to request deletion.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or service offerings. When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy and, where legally required, notify you through direct communication or a notice on our website.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Your continued use of our Services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, you may contact us at:

Email: [contact@valuenite.net]

Website: https://valuenite.net

We will respond to all privacy-related communications in accordance with applicable laws and within any legally required timeframe.

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with a designated supervisory authority, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

13. Relationship to Terms and Conditions

This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into our [Terms and Conditions] and is subject to the terms outlined therein. By using our Services, you agree to both this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions governing your use of our platform.