Privacy Policy

About This Policy

Stellar Mentoring UG ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Stellar Mentoring Platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use the Service.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

We collect only the data necessary to support the operation of mentorship programs hosted on our platform. This may include:

• Name
• Portrait photo
• Email address
• Employer name
• Phone number
• Work biography

Purposes of Collection

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

• To verify the identity of invited mentorship participants
• To create and manage user accounts
• To enable continuous access to mentorship features as a mentor, mentee, or administrator
• To deliver high-quality service
• To meet regulatory or contractual obligations
• For other legitimate legal purposes related to the delivery of mentoring services

Consent and Legal Basis

By registering for a mentorship program on our platform and accepting our Terms and Conditions, you give informed consent for the collection, processing, and transfer of your personal data.

Consent may be:

• Explicit — when you actively agree during registration
• Implied — when your participation in a mentoring match makes data sharing reasonably necessary

You may withdraw consent at any time, though this will require account deletion and removal from the mentorship program.

Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data may be shared only under the following conditions:

• With selected mentoring partners (mentor/mentee) as part of the match process
• With authorized administrators of the mentorship program
• With third-party service providers who support the Service (under strict data processing agreements)
• If legally required or to enforce legal rights

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as legally required. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Data Rights

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data deletion (which includes account removal)

To exercise your rights, contact the mentorship program organizer. For full deletion, email privacy@stellarmentoring.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request" and include the email address tied to your account.

Data Hosting and Security

Our Service is hosted on secure servers within the EU, with encrypted daily backups stored in separate secure data centers. We use appropriate security safeguards including encrypted storage, access control, and regular audits. No online system is fully immune to risk — we act responsibly but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Log Data and Analytics

We may collect log data such as IP address, browser details, and pages accessed. This data is used only for platform performance monitoring — not for cross-site tracking or advertising. We may use tools like Google Analytics, governed by their own privacy terms.

Cookies

Cookies are used strictly for managing login sessions and storing user preferences. We do not use cookies to track user behaviour across sites. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may impact access to the platform.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data, please contact us immediately.

Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated — continued use of the Service after changes implies acceptance.

Data Controller & Contact

Stellar Mentoring UG
Neumarkter Strasse 6, 81673 Munich, Germany

For any questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@stellarmentoring.com