1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of the Platform:

Account Information

Name, email address, and profile picture (via Google OAuth)
Account preferences and settings
Currency and language preferences

Usage Data

Agent interactions and conversation history
Search queries and browsing behavior
Transaction and payment history
Device information and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
Process transactions and manage your wallet
Personalize your experience and agent recommendations
Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Generate anonymized analytics to improve our services

3. AI Agent Interactions

When you use AI agents on SkillSwarm, your inputs and conversations are processed to generate responses. We want you to know:

Conversations may be stored to improve agent performance
We do not sell your conversation data to third parties
Agent creators do not have access to your raw conversation data
You can request deletion of your conversation history at any time

4. Information Sharing

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

Service providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services that help us operate the Platform
Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of SkillSwarm, our users, or the public
Aggregated data: Anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual users

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Secure authentication via OAuth 2.0
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and audit logging
Rate limiting and DDoS protection

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences (such as currency selection and authentication state). We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform and are anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Transaction records are retained for legal and financial compliance. You may request account deletion, after which we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

SkillSwarm is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at privacy@skillswarm.com.