Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to KulaSpace ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community-driven job search platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Identity verification information (if required) - we may use Stripe or secure third-party services to verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Payment information processed through trusted payment processors (we do not store payment details)

Profile and Activity Data

• Professional profile information you choose to share (you control visibility)
• Pod memberships, check-ins, and goals
• Job applications and tracking data
• Skills marketplace transactions (offerings and requests)
• Posts, comments, and community engagement
• Privacy settings and preferences

Usage Information

• IP addresses (anonymized and used only for security)
• Browser type and device information (for compatibility)
• Geographic location (country/city level for job matching)
• Platform activity metrics (anonymized, aggregated)
• Security event logs (for fraud prevention)

Note: We never log sensitive data like passwords, tokens, or full credit card numbers. All logging follows security best practices.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our job search and community platform
• To process payments securely through Stripe (we never see your payment details)
• To facilitate support pods and peer support
• To enable skills trading and job application tracking
• To match you with relevant job opportunities
• To communicate with you about your account and important updates
• To improve our service based on anonymized usage data
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We never sell your data. Your personal information is yours, and we don't monetize it. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Identity Verification: With Stripe or secure third-party identity verification services to verify your identity and prevent fraud - they handle verification securely and do not share your data with other parties
• Payment Processing: With trusted payment processors to handle payments securely - we never see your full credit card information
• Authentication: With secure authentication providers for passwordless login - they never share your data with third parties
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: Only when you explicitly opt-in to share information

5. Data Security

We're paranoid about security. Your data is protected with industry-leading security measures:

• End-to-end encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication: Passwordless login options - we never see or store your passwords
• Secure sessions: Your sessions are protected with secure, encrypted cookies
• Payment security: All payments processed through trusted payment processors - we never store your credit card information
• Security protections: Multiple layers of security protect against common attacks and threats
• Input validation: All user input is validated and sanitized to keep the platform secure
• Abuse prevention: Protection against brute force attacks and platform abuse
• Regular security updates: We stay current with security best practices and industry standards

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliant)

You have complete control over your data. We comply with GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) privacy regulations:

• Right to Access: View all your personal information through your privacy dashboard
• Right to Correction: Update or correct your information anytime through account settings
• Right to Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data - we'll permanently remove everything within 30 days
• Right to Data Portability: Export your profile and data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and data sharing anytime
• Granular Privacy Controls: Control visibility of each field in your profile - private, connections-only, or public
• Search Opt-Out: Choose whether you appear in search results

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will permanently delete your personal information and associated data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal, essential cookies only. No tracking, no ads, no data brokers:

• Essential cookies: Secure session cookies for authentication - required for the platform to work
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data to improve our service - no personal information collected
• No advertising cookies: We don't use third-party advertising or tracking cookies
• No cross-site tracking: We don't track you across other websites

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: