Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
At Velu, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and platform, including all related applications, plugins, and services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email, password)
- Username and profile information
- Portfolio content (professional experience, education, projects, skills, certifications, etc.)
- Profile visibility settings and access controls
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Contact information and communications
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (device type, OS, browser type)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- IP address and location data
- Referrer information and links clicked
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Information from Third Parties
If you authenticate via Google or LinkedIn OAuth, we receive the information you authorize those services to share.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Build and display your professional portfolio
- Manage access requests and visibility controls
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send you service-related announcements and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
- Improve and optimize our Service
- Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send promotional content (only with your consent)
3. Your Privacy Controls
Velu gives you granular control over your information:
- Set portfolio sections to Public, Restricted, or Hidden
- Manage who can access your restricted content
- Export your data at any time
- Update or delete your account and portfolio
- Opt out of promotional communications
- Control cookie preferences
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these cases:
- With your consent - when you explicitly authorize sharing
- Public portfolios - your public-marked content is publicly visible
- Service providers - third parties who help us operate (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools)
- Legal requirements - if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers - in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
5. Data Retention
We retain your account information as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your portfolio and associated data. Some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes for a limited time.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data (data portability)
- Opt out of certain uses
8. Children's Privacy
Velu is designed for professionals who have a career story to share. While we welcome users of all ages, if you are below the legal age of majority in your country or region, you must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to create an account and use Velu.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has created an account without your consent, please contact us and we will promptly address it.
We continuously work to ensure that all content on the platform is appropriate and professional. If you come across content you believe is inappropriate, please contact us so we can address it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your home country. By using Velu, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting a prominent notice on our Service. Your continued use of Velu after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: velu.pro