📜Privacy 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 are committed to providing exceptional service to our client organizations and mentorship program participants (“users”). To do so, we may collect, use, display, and disclose personal data including:
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Name
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Portrait photo
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Email address
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Employer name
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Phone number
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Work biography
We collect only the data necessary to support the operation of mentorship programs hosted on our platform. Your data is processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
Purposes of Collection
We collect personal data for the following purposes:
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To verify the identity of invited mentorship participants
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To create and manage user accounts
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To enable continuous access to mentorship features as a mentor, mentee, or administrator
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To deliver high-quality service
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To meet regulatory or contractual obligations
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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:
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Explicit, when you actively agree during registration
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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:
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With selected mentoring partners (mentor/mentee) as part of the match process
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With authorized administrators of the mentorship program
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With third-party service providers who support the Service (under strict data processing agreements)
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If legally required or to enforce legal rights
We do not sell personal data.
If you are located outside Germany or the EU, your data may be transferred and stored in Germany or other EEA-compliant jurisdictions. By participating, you agree to this cross-border data transfer.
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:
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Access your personal data
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Request corrections or updates
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Object to certain processing activities
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data deletion (which includes account removal)
To exercise your rights, contact the mentorship program organizer. For full deletion, email: privacy@stellarreaching.com with the subject line: "Account Deletion Request" and include the email address tied to your account.
Data Controller Information
Stellar Mentoring UG
[Insert Full Company Address Here, including city, postal code, Germany]
Email: privacy@stellarreaching.com
Data Hosting and Security
Our Service is hosted on secure servers located in Germany, with encrypted daily backups stored in separate secure data centers within the EU.
We use appropriate security safeguards including encrypted storage, access control, and regular audits. However, 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:
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IP address
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Browser details
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Time and pages accessed
This data is used only for platform performance monitoring. We do not use it for cross-site tracking or advertising. We may use tools like Google Analytics, which are governed by their own privacy terms.
Cookies
Cookies are used strictly for:
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Managing login sessions
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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.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, or support. These providers only access your personal data to the extent necessary to perform their services, under confidentiality agreements and data processing contracts.
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 the hosting organization or email 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.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
contact@stellarmentoring.com