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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 12, 2026

1. Introduction

faceLinked.in ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social network platform for healthcare professionals. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, display name, headline, and profile information
  • Profile Data: Professional credentials, qualifications, certifications, specialty, current position, institution, years of experience, and other professional details you choose to share
  • Career Information: Resume, CV, work history, education, skills, job preferences, and career goals
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, posts, comments, and other communications sent through the Service
  • Job Application Data: Information submitted when applying for jobs, including cover letters, application materials, and responses to employer inquiries
  • Authentication Data: Information provided for account creation and authentication (e.g., OAuth data from Google)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
  • Video Call Data: Metadata about video calls, including duration, participants, and connection quality (we do not record video or audio content without explicit consent)
  • Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and diagnostic information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Match you with other healthcare professionals based on your profile, specialty, interests, and preferences
  • Facilitate video conversations, consultations, and professional networking
  • Connect you with job opportunities and career resources
  • Share your profile and application materials with potential employers when you apply for jobs
  • Send you service-related notifications, updates, and relevant job opportunities
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and protect the rights and safety of users
  • Comply with legal obligations, including healthcare regulations where applicable

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 With Other Users

  • Your profile information is visible to other users for matching and networking purposes
  • When matched, both participants can see each other's profile information
  • Your posts, comments, and public activity are visible to other users
  • Feedback and ratings you provide may be visible to other users

4.2 With Employers and Recruiters

  • When you apply for a job, your application materials and profile information will be shared with the employer or recruiter
  • Employers may see your professional credentials, work history, and other information you choose to include in your application
  • We may share aggregated, anonymized data about job seekers with employers for analytics purposes

4.3 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Video communication service providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Email and notification services

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

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Government investigations
  • Protection of rights, property, or safety

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Video and Audio Data

We take your privacy seriously regarding video conversations:

  • We do not record video or audio content from your conversations without explicit consent from all participants
  • Video and audio streams are transmitted directly between participants using secure, encrypted connections
  • We only collect metadata about calls (duration, participants, connection quality) for service improvement
  • You are responsible for obtaining consent before recording any conversations

5.1 Protected Health Information (PHI)

Important Notice: This Service is a professional networking platform and is not intended for the transmission, storage, or handling of protected health information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. You should not share PHI or patient data through the Service.

  • We are not a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate for the purposes of patient care
  • The Service does not provide HIPAA-compliant communication channels for patient information
  • You are responsible for ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws when using the Service
  • If you need to discuss patient cases, ensure all identifying information is removed and you have appropriate authorization
  • We are not responsible for any HIPAA violations that may occur from improper use of the Service

6. Job Applications and Career Data

When you apply for jobs through the Service:

  • Your application materials (resume, CV, cover letter, etc.) are shared with the employer or recruiter
  • Employers may contact you directly using the contact information you provide
  • We may store your application history and preferences to suggest relevant opportunities
  • Employers may retain your application materials according to their own privacy policies
  • You can request deletion of your application data, but employers may have already downloaded or stored copies

We are not responsible for how employers use, store, or protect your application information once it has been shared with them.

7. 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, secure authentication, regular security assessments, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications (service-related communications may still be sent)
  • Profile Visibility: Control what information is visible to other users

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Service or use the settings available in your account.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. 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 the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the Service or at the contact information provided in your account settings.