Effective Date: June 4, 2026

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

EduBridge (“EduBridge”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use https://edu-bridge.org/ (the “Platform”).

1. Who We Are

Platform name: EduBridge

Website: https://edu-bridge.org/

Contact email for privacy requests: [email protected] (replace if different)

2. Scope

This Policy applies to users of EduBridge, including Educators, Institutions, visitors, and any person interacting with our website, forms, and communications.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account details (name, email, phone, password, role)
• Profile information (education, qualifications, experience, CV/resume, photo, location, languages, skills)
• Institution information (organization name, representative details, job post details, branding assets)
• Messages and support requests you send to us
• Any documents or media uploaded to the Platform

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location data
• Pages viewed, clicks, session behavior, referrer URLs
• Cookie and similar tracking data

3.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication providers (for example, Google or LinkedIn login, if enabled)
• Analytics providers
• Security and anti-spam providers (including reCAPTCHA or similar tools)

4. How We Use Personal Data

• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable Educators and Institutions to connect for recruitment opportunities
• Publish, manage, and search job listings and profiles
• Send service emails (verification, password reset, notifications, alerts)
• Provide customer support and resolve disputes
• Improve platform functionality, reliability, and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)

• Performance of a contract (providing the Platform services)
• Legitimate interests (platform improvement, safety, analytics)
• Consent (marketing, optional cookies, optional communications)
• Legal obligation (compliance and law enforcement requests)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and improve performance.

• Essential cookies: required for login, security, and core functionality
• Analytics cookies: help us understand usage and improve services
• Preference cookies: remember settings and user preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie banner/settings tool provided on the Platform.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers and processors (hosting, email delivery, analytics, anti-spam, technical support)
• Institutions and Educators, only as needed to facilitate applications, job matching, and communication
• Professional advisors (legal, compliance, audit) when necessary
• Authorities, if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
• A buyer/investor in case of merger, acquisition, or asset transfer (subject to safeguards)

We do not sell personal data.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including legal, accounting, dispute, and security obligations. Typical retention periods:

• Account/profile data: while account is active, and for a limited period after closure
• Application and communication records: as needed for platform operations and dispute handling
• Technical logs: short-term unless required for investigations

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise rights, contact: [email protected].

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to independently use such services. If we learn we collected data from a child in violation of law, we will take steps to delete it.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and update the “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

Email: [email protected]