Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Agora ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy governs the privacy policies and practices of our website and application, focusing on how we handle the data you provide to enable peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the platform. This includes:

• Profile Information: Name, professional title, location, and a brief biography.
• Skill Data: The specific skills you are looking to learn and the skills you are offering to teach.
• Account Credentials: Email address and encrypted passwords.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect primarily to facilitate the core function of Agora: matching you with peers. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Power our matchmaking engine to find reciprocal skill swaps.
• Display your profile to other members in the directory (based on your visibility settings).
• Enable secure, isolated messaging between matched peers.
• Enforce our zero-spam policies and maintain a safe learning environment.

4. Secure Messaging and Inbox Isolation

Agora utilizes an isolated inbox system. Messages sent between users are guarded until connection requests are mutually accepted. We do not read the content of your direct messages unless they are flagged and reported by a user for violating our community guidelines (e.g., spam, harassment).

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We share your profile information solely with other registered members of the platform to facilitate peer connections, as dictated by your privacy settings.