Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 27, 2025
1. Introduction
Somber People ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our Platform.
2. Data We Collect
We collect: (a) Account data — name, email, and authentication details; (b) Profile data — for talent, information you provide in your profile including photos, bio, location, and skills; for organizations, company details and verification documents; (c) Usage data — how you interact with the Platform, including campaigns viewed and messages sent; (d) Payment data — processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card details.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to: (a) provide and maintain the Platform; (b) verify organizations and prevent fraud; (c) match talent with campaigns using AI; (d) process payments; (e) communicate with you about your account; (f) comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with: (a) payment processors for transaction handling; (b) cloud hosting providers for Platform infrastructure; (c) law enforcement when required by law. Verified organizations can view talent profiles as part of the matching process.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to: (a) access the personal data we hold about you; (b) request correction of inaccurate data; (c) request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements); (d) export your data; (e) object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, contact us through the Platform.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we retain certain data for a limited period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Profile photos and portfolio content are deleted upon account termination.
9. International Data Transfers
As we operate globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including standard contractual clauses where required.
10. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us for immediate deletion.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about your privacy? Contact us through the Platform's support channels.