Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

University Project Notice: SkillBridge is a university project. Do not enter real personal or sensitive information. All data is used for demonstration purposes only.

1. Who We Are

SkillBridge ("we", "us", "our") is a student freelancing and hiring platform that connects university students with companies. This privacy policy explains how we handle information collected through our website at skillbridge-web-app.vercel.app.

2. What Information We Collect

When you create an account or use our platform, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address (provided during signup)
  • Your role (student or employer)
  • Skills, portfolio information, and profile details you choose to provide
  • Usage data such as pages visited and actions taken on the platform

We do not collect payment card details, government ID, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Connect students with employers on the platform
  • Improve the platform and user experience
  • Send important account notifications

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely in MongoDB Atlas, a cloud database service with industry-standard encryption. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.

5. Cookies

SkillBridge uses minimal cookies and local storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Delete your account at any time

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:

  • MongoDB Atlas - secure database storage
  • Render - backend server hosting
  • Vercel - frontend hosting
  • Google OAuth - optional login with Google

Each of these services has their own privacy policies and security practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our platform or reach out via our social media channels.