Privacy Policy — Herspective

Herspective ("we", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you share with us when you create an account, apply to a program, or interact with our services.

1. Data we collect

Account information: name, email address, avatar.
Profile details: phone, LinkedIn, university, degree, graduation year, interests, previous experience.
Program applications: motivation, year of study, how you heard about us, consent preferences.
Participation data: enrollment status, lesson progress, community posts.
Technical data: minimal analytics for site health and safety.

2. How we use your data

To manage your participation in Herspective Academy and other programs.
To send essential program communications (schedules, reminders, resources, updates).
To send newsletter and marketing communications only where you have opted in.
To match applicants with cohorts and evaluate program fit.
To maintain community safety and comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal basis

We process your data on the basis of your consent (for applications and newsletter opt-in) and our legitimate interest in running our non-profit programs and community.

4. Sharing & processors

We use trusted service providers to operate our platform (hosting, database, email delivery). These processors handle data solely on our behalf under contractual safeguards. We do not sell your personal data.

5. Retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide our programs. Application data is retained for record-keeping. You can request deletion at any time.

6. Your rights

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw newsletter consent at any time (unsubscribe link included in every marketing email).
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted transport, access controls, and row-level security in our database.

8. Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at contact@herspective.be.