Welcome to SkillDential. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website.
Data We Collect
We follow a strict Data Minimization principle. We only collect the following:
- Identity & Contact Data: Your email address (only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter).
- Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, and device information collected via cookies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, pages viewed, and time spent on site.
How We Collect Data
- Direct Interaction: When you sign up for our newsletter or use our “Contact Us” form.
- Automated Technologies: As you navigate the site, we use cookies and server-side tracking to improve performance.
Third-Party Services & Cookies
We use trusted third-party providers to ensure SkillDential is fast and insightful:
- LiteSpeed Cache: We use LiteSpeed to speed up page loading. LiteSpeed may use cookies to store a temporary “cache” of pages to improve your experience. No personal data is stored in these cache files.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 to understand traffic patterns. In compliance with 2026 standards, we use IP Anonymization so your full IP address is never stored.
- Google Fonts: To ensure a consistent design, we load fonts from Google servers, which may log your IP address for delivery purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions (Double Opt-In required).
- Legitimate Interest: For website security and performance (LiteSpeed/Analytics).
Your Rights
Regardless of your location, SkillDential offers the following rights to all users:
- The Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- The Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten“): You can request that we delete your email from our records.
- The Right to Opt-Out: You can click “Unsubscribe” in any email or adjust your cookie settings at any time.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected.
- Request the deletion of that information.
- Opt-out of the “Sale” or “Sharing” of data. * Note: SkillDential does NOT sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL Encryption, to protect your data. Your email is stored securely with our newsletter provider and is never shared with unauthorized third parties.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: akinpedia@outlook.com Subject: Privacy Inquiry