SheFi Privacy Policy

At Shefi, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use the Shefi platform (the "Platform"), which includes any related websites, mobile applications, content, and services offered by Shefi (collectively referred to as the "Services"). The policy also explains your rights regarding your personal information and how you can exercise those rights. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

To provide the best learning experience, we collect certain information about you during the signup process. This helps us personalize your experience and connect you with relevant opportunities. Here's what we collect:

• Name: To identify you within the Shefi community.
• Email address: Our primary method of communication with you regarding course updates, announcements, and support inquiries.
• Location (optional): Helps us tailor course content and connect you with local networking opportunities (if applicable). You are not obligated to provide this information.
• Employer (optional): Helps us understand your professional background and potentially connect you with relevant learning pathways or career resources (if applicable). You are not obligated to provide this information.
• LinkedIn URL (optional): Sharing your LinkedIn profile can help us create a more comprehensive profile for you within the Shefi platform.
• Social Links (optional): Sharing professional or educational social media profiles (e.g., GitHub, Twitter) is optional but can help you connect with others with similar interests.

We will use the information we collect about you to:

• Provide and administer the Services.
• Communicate with you about your use of the Services.
• Personalize your experience on the Platform, including course recommendations and career resources.
• Improve the Services.

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Services. We may also retain your information for a longer period if required by law or to comply with our legal obligations.

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure.

You have certain rights regarding your information, including the right to:

• Access your information.
• Correct your information.
• Delete your information.
• Object to the processing of your information.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at ela@shefi.org.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to perform certain services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific purposes for which it was shared.

Shefi may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience on the Platform, analyze usage trends, administer the Services, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functionality of the Services.

The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at ela@shefi.org.

If you are accessing the Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and third parties as described in this policy, regardless of where they are located.

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters from Shefi at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly at ela@shefi.org. However, we may still send you non-promotional messages regarding your use of the Services, such as account-related communications.

Shefi reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, with or without notice. Any changes will be effective upon posting of the revised policy on the Platform. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to periodically review the policy for any updates.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ela@shefi.org.