Privacy Policy

SMDP Network Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026

The SMDP Network ("SMDP", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the SMDP Network mobile application and related services.

Information We Collect
When you create an account or use the SMDP Network app, we may collect the following information:

Account Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Educational institution
  • Professional affiliation
  • Country or region
  • Program participation information (Scholar, Mentor, Alumni, Staff, or Partner)

User Content

  • Profile photos
  • Posts and discussions
  • Comments and replies
  • Images and documents uploaded by users
  • Messages and community interactions

Device Information
Limited technical information such as device type, operating system, app version, and device identifiers may be collected for security, troubleshooting, and performance purposes.

How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Facilitate participation in the SMDP Network community
  • Connect scholars, mentors, alumni, and industry professionals
  • Display profile information to other authorized members
  • Provide mentoring, networking, and community features
  • Send event notifications, announcements, and program updates
  • Improve the platform and user experience
  • Maintain platform security and prevent misuse
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries

Notifications

SMDP Network may send push notifications related to:

  • Training sessions
  • Conferences and events
  • Mentoring activities
  • Community discussions
  • Announcements and updates
  • Program opportunities

Users may disable notifications at any time through their device settings.

Data Storage
User information is stored securely using industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared only:

  • When required by applicable law or legal process
  • To protect the security, rights, or property of SMDP Network and its users
  • With trusted service providers that assist in operating the platform and delivering services
  • With authorized program administrators for purposes related to participation in SMDP program

User Generated Content
Posts, comments, images, and other content submitted by users may be visible to other members of the SMDP Network community.

Users are responsible for the content they share.

Administrators may review, moderate, or remove content that violates community guidelines, applicable laws, or the purpose of the platform.

Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account by contacting program administrators or through available account management tools within the application.

Upon deletion, personal information associated with the account will be removed or anonymized, except where retention is necessary for legal, security, auditing, or administrative purposes.

Certain records related to program participation may be retained as required by organizational policies or applicable law.

Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect user information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy
The SMDP Network is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age or otherwise eligible to participate in SMDP programs.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services.

The updated version will be posted within the application and will become effective upon publication.

Continued use of the SMDP Network after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

SMDP Network Support

support@smdpnetwork.org

or visit:

https://smdpnetwork.org