Privacy Policy
At Sturdie, your privacy is not just a legal requirement, it is a core part of the trust we aim to build with every user. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our platform. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use Sturdie.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal data to help personalize your journey and improve our services.
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with Sturdie, you may share:
- Demographic details (age, gender, location, marital status, no. of kids, etc.)
- Employment history and current work status
- Educational background
- Skills, certifications, and professional interests
- Hobbies, passions, and lifestyle preferences
- Financial status (income, expenses, availability of funds for learning)
- Learning style, neurodiversity insights, or disability/disorder information
- Daily schedule and tech device usage
- Personal reflections and goals
- Chat interactions and survey answers
This information helps us tailor recommendations to your context.
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect:
- Device information (browser, OS, IP address, time zone)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
- Session and clickstream behavior
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Personalize your career guidance and recommendations
- Power Sturdie�s AI learning engine to improve accuracy over time
- Maintain your chat history for continuity
- Provide analytics to improve platform design and performance
- Send updates about new features, tools, or support resources
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your region (e.g., under GDPR in the EU, NDPR in Nigeria, or CCPA in the United States), our legal grounds for processing your data may include:
- Your consent
- The necessity to perform a contract (e.g., deliver services)
- Our legitimate interest in improving our platform
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. Data Storage & Retention
- We store your data securely on trusted cloud servers with appropriate encryption and access controls.
- Your session data may be retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction, or longer if required for legitimate purposes.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
- Trusted service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools)
- AI model trainers, using anonymized and de-identified data only
- Legal authorities if required by law
We will never share your identifiable data without your explicit consent unless required by legal obligation.
6. Cookies and Tracking
- Keep your session active
- Understand user behavior and improve UX
- Track feature usage for product development
You can control cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling them may limit some features.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or outdated data
- Delete your data (�Right to be Forgotten�)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
- End-to-end encryption of user data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access protocols
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access limited to authorized team members under NDA
While we do our best, no digital system is 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk.
9. Children�s Privacy
Sturdie is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor is using our platform, please contact us for prompt removal.
10. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect platform evolution, legal compliance, or feature changes.
- Any changes will be posted here and noted by the �Last Updated� date.
- Material changes may be communicated via email or in-platform notices.
Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.