Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pinoyshifter ("we," "our," or "us"). Pinoyshifter is a mentorship program dedicated to sharing skills and knowledge in UX Design and Vibe Coding. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our program.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register for our mentorship program, including:

• Full name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Track selection and enrollment details
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
• Communication records between you and your mentor
• Any project work, ideas, or materials you share during sessions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate and manage your mentorship experience
• Match you with the appropriate mentor and learning track
• Communicate program updates, schedules, and announcements
• Process payments for enrollment
• Improve our mentorship program and learning materials

4. Protection of Your Ideas

Pinoyshifter is an idea-driven, hands-on mentorship program. We respect and protect the ideas, concepts, and creative work you share during mentorship sessions. Your ideas remain your own. We will never claim ownership of, distribute, or use your personal project ideas for commercial purposes without your explicit written consent.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors) solely to operate our program. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining records for certificate issuance once available. Our business registration is ongoing, and we are committed to issuing certificates to participants as soon as this process is complete.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw from the program at any time

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify enrolled participants of any significant changes via email.