1. Introduction

Welcome to Zivento. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our platform and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

Account Information: Name, student ID, university email address, and password
Profile Information: Profile picture, department, year level, and interests
Event Data: Event registrations, attendance records, and certificates
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process event registrations and generate certificates
Send you important notifications about events and account updates
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

Event Organizers: When you register for an event, organizers can see your name and attendance status
Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (email, hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication measures

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Event attendance records and certificates are retained indefinitely for verification purposes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@zivento.app.

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