Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

“Millennial Engineer” ("we", "us", "our") operates the Platform. This policy applies to the Platform’s websites and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide and information generated through your use of the Platform.

Account and Profile Information

• Email address and password (passwords are stored hashed).
• Name and profile image (avatar), if you provide/upload one.
• LinkedIn URL, academic history, and work history, if you provide them.
• Role and permissions used to authorize access (e.g., user/admin/department head and department-level permissions).

Department and Author Application Data

• Department subscriptions/memberships and related permission settings.
• Author application status and any message you submit with an application.
• Review metadata (e.g., reviewer and review time) when department heads process applications.

Content You Create

• Articles and associated metadata (author, department, created/updated timestamps).

Security and Operational Data

Like most online services, we may process basic technical information to operate and protect the Platform (for example, request metadata, timestamps, and security logs).

3. How We Use Information

• Provide and operate the Platform (authentication, authorization, and access control).
• Send transactional emails (email verification, password reset, security notifications).
• Enable features you request (department subscriptions, author applications, publishing articles, running web apps).
• Improve reliability and security, prevent fraud/abuse, and debug issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support login sessions and security. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Platform may not function properly.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

• Service providers: Vendors that help operate the Platform (for example, email delivery infrastructure or hosting), under contractual obligations.
• Legal and safety: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the Platform, users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

6. Public and Visible Information

Some profile information may be visible to other users (for example, your name and avatar) depending on how the Platform presents user identity in articles or department activity.

If you upload a profile image, it may be stored at a web-accessible URL so it can be displayed in the Platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We may retain some information in backups for a limited period.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices and Rights

• You can update certain profile details within your account/profile settings.
• You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements and verification.

To make a request, contact us using the support email address listed on the Platform.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted.

12. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us via the support email address listed on the Platform.