Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 3, 2026
YOVA ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
By using YOVA, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Profile photo
- Username
- Educational information
- Career interests
- Skills
- Profile information you voluntarily provide
Information from Google Sign-In
If you sign in using Google OAuth, we may receive:
- Google Account ID
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture
We only access the information that you explicitly authorize.
We do not access:
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Google Calendar
- Google Contacts
unless you explicitly grant permission in the future.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
- Device information
- Browser type
- IP address
- Operating system
- Usage statistics
- Log information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate your identity
- Provide personalized services
- Improve user experience
- Maintain security
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Storage
User information is securely stored using Supabase infrastructure and other trusted cloud providers.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only with:
- Trusted service providers
- Authentication providers
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Government authorities when legally required
5. Google User Data
If you authenticate using Google OAuth:
- We use your Google information solely for authentication and account creation.
- We do not sell your Google user data.
- We do not use Google user data for advertising.
- We do not transfer Google user data to third parties except as necessary to provide our services or comply with applicable laws.
YOVA's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
6. Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Improve performance
- Remember preferences
- Analyze usage
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access controls
- Database security policies
- Infrastructure monitoring
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
YOVA is not intended for children under the minimum legal age applicable in their jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own where our service providers operate.
We take reasonable measures to ensure adequate protection of your information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective upon publication of the updated version.
13. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: