We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Profile data (bio, occupation, organization, skills)
• Diaspora-related data (country, city, engagement preferences)
• Application data (Contributor applications, referrals, notes)
• Interaction data (action requests, collaborations, messages)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, usage behavior)

• To operate and improve the BYG platform
• To create and display your profile within the ecosystem
• To facilitate connections and interactions
• To review Contributor applications
• To communicate updates, opportunities, and events
• To maintain security and prevent misuse

We do not sell your personal data.

Your information may be shared:

• With other BYG members as part of the Exchange (profile visibility)
• With service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
• When required by law or legal process

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You may request to:

• Access your data
• Update or correct your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for certain uses

We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage, and enhance platform functionality.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, and maintain the integrity of the BYG ecosystem.

BYG may use third-party tools (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools, payment processors). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.