Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 31 October 2026
Website: https://andalali.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to Andalali. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Andalali is an integrated professional digital platform that connects individuals, job seekers, employers, trainers, consultants, learners, and organizations through professional networking, employment, education, training, and other professional services.

This Privacy Policy explains how Andalali collects, uses, stores, processes, shares, and protects personal information when you access or use our website and services.

By using Andalali, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information depending on how you use our platform.

2.1 Personal Information

This may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Date of birth, where required
Country, city, and general location
Profile photograph
Gender, where voluntarily provided
Other information submitted during registration

2.2 Professional Information

To support professional networking and career development, we may collect:

Professional title and career objectives
Employment history and work experience
Educational qualifications
Professional skills and specializations
Industry and areas of expertise
Certifications and professional achievements
CVs, resumes, and portfolios
Introduction videos and other professional media
Professional references, where provided

2.3 Employer and Company Information

For employer and company accounts, we may collect:

Company name and business address
Company registration details, where required
Business email and contact numbers
Industry and company description
Company logo and website
Authorized representative information
Job advertisements and recruitment information

2.4 Trainer and Consultant Information

For trainers, educators, coaches, and consultants, we may collect:

Professional qualifications
Educational background
Training and consulting experience
Areas of expertise
Professional certificates
Course and seminar information
Training fees and service details
Professional profiles and portfolios

2.5 Payment Information

For paid services, courses, training programs, and marketplace transactions, we may collect relevant payment and transaction information.

Payment card or banking information may be processed by authorized third-party payment providers. We do not intend to store complete payment card details on our servers unless a specifically authorized and compliant payment arrangement applies.

2.6 Technical and Usage Information

When you use Andalali, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Login dates and times
Website activity and navigation information
Referral sources
Cookies and similar technologies
Security and diagnostic information

This information helps us maintain platform performance, improve services, and protect user accounts.

3. How We Use Your Information

Andalali may use collected information for the following purposes:

Creating and managing user accounts.
Building and displaying professional profiles.
Connecting professionals, employers, trainers, and learners.
Facilitating job applications and recruitment activities.
Providing training, courses, seminars, and learning services.
Supporting professional networking and communication.
Processing payments and managing transactions.
Sending account notifications and important service updates.
Providing customer support.
Improving website functionality and user experience.
Monitoring security and preventing fraudulent activities.
Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We process personal information only where we have an appropriate legal basis, such as consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.

Andalali offers professional networking and career-related features that may allow users to share information with other members.

Depending on account settings and the relevant service, certain information may be visible to:

Other registered members
Employers and recruiters
Trainers and consultants
Professional connections
Visitors to publicly accessible profile pages

Users should carefully review their profile visibility and privacy settings before publishing personal or professional information.

Information included in job applications may be shared with the relevant employer or recruiter to facilitate recruitment.

Andalali does not intend to make private account information publicly accessible without an appropriate basis or user authorization.

We may share relevant information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate and improve our services.

These may include:

Payment processing providers
Website hosting and infrastructure providers
Email and communication service providers
Website analytics and performance providers
Cybersecurity and technical support providers
Authorized business partners
Legal, regulatory, or government authorities where required

Third-party service providers are expected to handle personal information responsibly and apply appropriate safeguards.

We do not sell personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Andalali may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep users logged in.
Remember preferences and settings.
Improve website functionality.
Analyze website traffic and performance.
Enhance security and prevent unauthorized access.
Understand how visitors interact with our services.

Users may manage cookies through their browser settings and any cookie preference tools made available on the website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some platform features.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Loss or destruction
Misuse or alteration
Unauthorized disclosure
Security breaches

Depending on the nature of the information and platform requirements, safeguards may include access controls, secure authentication, backups, monitoring, and other security measures.

Personal information may be stored on secure hosting infrastructure or processed by authorized service providers.

However, no internet-based system or electronic storage method can guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Andalali aims to serve users across different countries and regions.

As a result, personal information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where a user resides.

Where international transfers occur, Andalali will take appropriate steps to ensure that personal information receives protection consistent with applicable data-protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Maintain user accounts and provide services.
Fulfil contractual obligations.
Support employment and professional activities.
Maintain transaction and payment records.
Resolve disputes and enforce platform policies.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable retention obligations.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Object to certain types of processing.
Request restriction of processing.
Request a copy of certain personal information.
Manage communication and marketing preferences.
Raise a complaint with an appropriate data-protection authority.

Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal requirements.

You may contact Andalali through the official website to exercise your privacy rights.

11. Marketing and Communications

Andalali may send service-related communications, including:

Account verification messages
Password reset notifications
Job and application updates
Course and training notifications
Important platform announcements
Security alerts

Where permitted by law and subject to applicable consent requirements, we may also send promotional emails, newsletters, and information about new services.

Users can unsubscribe from marketing communications through the available unsubscribe options. Essential service and security communications may still be sent.

12. Children's Privacy

Andalali is designed primarily for individuals who are legally eligible to use its professional services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where doing so would violate applicable laws.

Where age restrictions apply, users must meet the relevant minimum age requirements before registering or using the affected services.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected unlawfully from a child, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our platform may contain links to external websites, applications, payment gateways, or other third-party services.

These external services have their own privacy policies and data-handling practices.

Andalali is not responsible for the privacy practices or security of websites and services that we do not operate or control.

We encourage users to review the relevant third-party privacy policies before sharing personal information.

14. User-Generated Content

Users may publish posts, comments, photographs, videos, professional information, and other content through Andalali.

Users should understand that information voluntarily shared publicly may be viewed, copied, or shared by other people.

Andalali cannot guarantee that publicly available information will remain private after publication.

Users are responsible for considering the privacy implications before sharing personal or confidential information.

15. Data Breach and Security Incidents

If a personal data breach occurs, Andalali will assess the incident and take appropriate steps to investigate, contain, and address the issue.

Where required by applicable law, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within the prescribed timeframes.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Andalali may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

New platform features and services.
Changes in data-processing practices.
Security and technology improvements.
Changes in applicable laws and regulations.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the official Andalali website.

Website: https://andalali.com
Contact: Through the Andalali Contact Us page.

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