Privacy Policy – EYCONET

Last updated: 10/10/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to EYCONET, an Algerian digital platform that maps, connects, and promotes the key actors of the entrepreneurial, technological, and scientific ecosystem. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to ensure proper functioning and improve your experience:

  • Account Information: name, email address, phone number, password
  • Professional Profile: photo, job title, organization, biography, skills, social media links, CV (if provided)
  • Usage Information: pages visited, actions performed, language preferences
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
  • User-Generated Content: posts, comments, messages, event participation, any content you share

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Create and manage your user account
  • Facilitate networking between startups, experts, investors, and institutions
  • Personalize and improve your experience on EYCONET
  • Analyze usage data and improve services and features
  • Communicate with you via notifications, newsletters, and announcements
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Other users when you make your profile or posts public
  • Partners or institutions for innovation or collaboration programs
  • Service providers (hosting, email, analytics) under confidentiality obligations
  • Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Security and Retention

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Data is stored on secure servers in the EU and retained as long as your account is active or required by law.

6. Your Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Contact us at privacy@eyconet.com to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance performance, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics, Firebase, SendGrid, Mailchimp, Cloudflare, and Vercel for analytics, communication, hosting, and security. All comply with international data protection standards.

9. External Links

EYCONET may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns, contact us at: privacy@eyconet.com