Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rifff ("we," "our," or "us"). Rifff is a platform that connects professionals for curated group video sessions to discuss career topics, AI workflows, and professional development. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our service. By using Rifff, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account with Rifff, we collect:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number (optional)
• Authentication credentials managed through Clerk

2.2 Profile and Onboarding Information

To match you with appropriate peer groups, we collect:

• Professional roles and responsibilities
• Productivity and experience level information
• Availability preferences (including Friday availability)
• LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
• Other professional URLs or portfolio links
• Additional notes or feedback you provide

2.3 LinkedIn Integration

If you choose to connect your LinkedIn account, we may access and collect information from your LinkedIn profile to help with matching and verification. This may include:

• Professional profile information
• Work experience and education
• Industry and role information

We only access LinkedIn data that you explicitly authorize, and you can revoke this access at any time through your LinkedIn account settings.

2.4 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Session participation and attendance
• Topic preferences and selections
• Meeting preferences (remote vs. in-person)
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data
• Log files and usage analytics

2.5 Communications

We collect information from communications you send to us, including:

• Support requests and feedback
• Email communications
• Survey responses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To create and manage your account, match you with appropriate peer groups, and facilitate video sessions
• Matching: To curate groups of 4-5 professionals based on role, experience level, and preferences
• Communication: To send you session invitations, updates, and important service notifications
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our matching algorithms and service quality
• Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 With Other Users

When you are matched with a group, we share limited profile information (such as name and professional background) with other group members to facilitate introductions and discussions.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our service:

• Clerk: For authentication and user management
• Supabase: For database and backend services
• Video Platform Providers: For hosting video sessions
• Email Services: For sending notifications and communications
• Analytics Providers: For understanding usage patterns

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and review your personal information through your account settings
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain communications, though we may still send essential service-related messages
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Rifff is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using Rifff, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: rifffsessions@gmail.com
Website: rifff.com