YoungCrafters Privacy Policy

YoungCrafters Privacy Policy Document Reference: YC-LEGAL-PP-2026-v2 Effective Date: June 27, 2026 | Version: 2.0 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUNGCRAFTERS This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you access YoungCrafters via our web application or React Native mobile app. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described herein. 1. INTRODUCTION This Privacy Policy sets forth the practices of YoungCrafters LLC (the Company, we, us, or our) with respect to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information obtained through our Service. The Service includes our web application and React Native mobile application (iOS and Android), both powered by our Base44 backend infrastructure and Expo delivery platform. This Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Service. By accessing or using the Service, or by providing digital consent, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. 2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT 2.1 Account Information • Full name and email address provided upon account registration • Account credentials (passwords stored via cryptographic hashing; never accessible in plain text) • User role: Mentor, Mentee, or Program Administrator • Profile information you voluntarily provide (bio, skills, interests, photo) 2.2 Mentorship Program Data • Program names, descriptions, goals, and configurations created by Program Administrators • Mentor-mentee pairings and session scheduling data • Google Calendar event data accessed via our Google Calendar API integration, used solely to create, update, and display mentorship sessions on your behalf • Session notes, progress updates, and feedback submitted through the platform • Messages and communications between mentors and mentees within the Service 2.3 Usage and Analytics Data • Pages accessed, features used, and interactions with the Service interface (web and mobile) • Technical device information: browser type, OS, screen resolution, and mobile device identifiers • IP address and approximate geographic location at the country or region level • Session duration, navigation patterns, and feature utilization statistics • System error logs and performance diagnostics collected via Base44 backend monitoring • Push notification delivery and interaction data (mobile app only, via Expo notification services) 3. USE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION YoungCrafters uses the information collected solely for the following purposes: • To provision, operate, and maintain the Service across web and mobile platforms • To create, authenticate, and administer user accounts and mentorship program configurations • To facilitate mentor-mentee matching and session scheduling, including Google Calendar event creation • To send push notifications through Expo regarding session reminders, messages, and program updates • To respond to user inquiries, technical support requests, and feedback • To transmit service-related notices, including security alerts and policy updates • To analyze aggregate usage patterns for improving Service features and user experience • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity and security incidents • To fulfill applicable legal and regulatory obligations YoungCrafters does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. 4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY STACK YoungCrafters is built on the following third-party platforms. By using our Service, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these services in accordance with their own privacy policies: • Base44 — Backend infrastructure, database, authentication, and API services (base44.com/privacy) • Google Calendar API — Session scheduling and calendar event management, OAuth 2.0, least-privilege scoped (policies.google.com/privacy) • Expo / React Native — Mobile app delivery, over-the-air updates, and push notification infrastructure (expo.dev/privacy) • Google Cloud Platform — Supporting cloud services for API quota management (cloud.google.com/terms/privacy) 5. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 5.1 Service Providers We engage vetted third-party vendors listed in Section 4 to assist in delivering the Service. Such vendors are bound by contractual data processing agreements prohibiting unauthorized use or disclosure of user data. 5.2 Google Calendar Integration When you connect your Google account to YoungCrafters, we access your Google Calendar solely to create, update, and read mentorship session events on your behalf. We do not access, store, or share any other Google account data. You may revoke this access at any time via myaccount.google.com/permissions. 5.3 Business Transfers In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, user information may be transferred to the successor entity with advance notice provided. 5.4 Legal Process and Compliance We may disclose information where required by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process, including subpoenas, court orders, or lawful requests from governmental authorities. 5.5 Consent We may share information for any other purpose upon obtaining your explicit prior digital or written consent. 6. DATA RETENTION YoungCrafters retains personal information for the duration of an active account relationship or as otherwise required to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy. Upon account termination, personal data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, subject to overriding legal retention obligations. Aggregated and anonymized analytics data that cannot reasonably identify any individual may be retained indefinitely for internal research and operational improvement. 7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES The web version employs cookies and analogous tracking technologies. The React Native mobile application uses device-level identifiers and Expo notification tokens in place of browser cookies. These are used for: • Maintaining authenticated session state and user preference settings • Collecting anonymized usage analytics to evaluate and improve Service performance • Delivering push notifications to your mobile device via Expo's notification service • Monitoring system reliability and diagnosing technical issues You may configure your browser to decline cookies or disable push notifications via your device settings. Disabling these technologies may impair certain functionality. 8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES Subject to applicable law, you retain the following rights with respect to your personal information: • Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we maintain about you. • Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete information via account settings or by contacting us. • Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal retention requirements. • Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format. • Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including analytics-based profiling. • Google Calendar Revocation: You may revoke YoungCrafters access to your Google Calendar at any time via myaccount.google.com/permissions. • Push Notification Opt-Out: You may disable push notifications at any time via your mobile device settings. To exercise any of the foregoing rights, please submit a written request to youngcrafter13@gmail.com. YoungCrafters will respond to all verified requests within thirty (30) days. 9. DATA SECURITY YoungCrafters employs commercially reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal information, including: • Encryption of data in transit via TLS across all web and API communications • Cryptographic hashing of account credentials via Base44 authentication services • Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only • OAuth 2.0 authenticated access for Google Calendar integration with least-privilege scoping • Expo encrypted notification delivery pipeline for mobile push notifications No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed fully secure. You assume responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. 10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY YoungCrafters is designed to facilitate mentorship programs for young creators and takes children's privacy seriously in compliance with COPPA and applicable regulations: • Users under the age of 13 may not create accounts or use the Service directly without verifiable parental consent obtained through their Program Administrator • Program Administrators who onboard participants under 13 are responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate parental or guardian consent • Users under 16 in GDPR-subject jurisdictions are afforded additional protections • YoungCrafters does not knowingly collect personal information from minors outside of a supervised program context • If we become aware that personal information has been inadvertently collected from a minor outside this context, such information will be promptly deleted 11. CONTACT INFORMATION YoungCrafters LLC Email: youngcrafter13@gmail.com Website: youngcrafters.com 12. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY This Privacy Policy was last amended on June 27, 2026. YoungCrafters reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. In the event of a material change, we will provide advance notice via email or a prominent in-Service notice. Continued use of the Service following any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. 13. DIGITAL CONSENT AND AGREEMENT This section constitutes a legally binding digital agreement. Your electronic consent carries the same legal weight as a handwritten signature pursuant to the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001) and applicable state electronic signature laws. By checking the confirmation box, you certify that: • You have read and understood this Privacy Policy in its entirety • You are at least 18 years of age, or a parent/guardian consenting on behalf of a minor participant • You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Policy • You consent to YoungCrafters accessing your Google Calendar solely for session scheduling purposes (if applicable) • You consent to receiving push notifications via Expo's notification service (revocable at any time) • You understand this consent will be logged with a timestamp and your email address for verification © 2026 YoungCrafters LLC. All rights reserved. YC-LEGAL-PP-2026-v2 | Effective June 27, 2026 | Version 2.0