Data Protection & Trust

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25, 2026 · Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy

1Overview & Scope

Welcome to TERMINDS Global("we," "our," or "us"). We provide a specialized Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to connect Mentors, Mentees, and Mentorship Organizations (such as enterprises, universities, non-profits, and professional networks).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, mobile applications, and career mentorship services (collectively, the "Platform").

2Information We Collect

Because our Platform serves different roles, the information we collect varies depending on how you interact with us:

A. Mentors and Mentees

  • Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, password, phone number, profile picture, job title, company/institution, skills, bio, mentorship goals, availability, and professional links (e.g., LinkedIn).
  • Matching & Interaction Data: Preferences for mentor/mentee matching, meeting notes, ratings/feedback, goals set, stage submissions, and communications exchanged within the Platform.
  • Usage & Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and log data regarding your interactions with the Platform.

B. Mentorship Organizations

  • Organization & Admin Data: Organization name, website, physical address, billing details, payment references, designated administrative user accounts, and program metadata.
  • Program Metrics: Aggregated usage, engagement levels, session counts, stage progress, and satisfaction scores across your participating members.

3How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision & MatchingFacilitating intelligent matching between Mentors and Mentees based on skills, career tracks, and preferences.
  • Platform ManagementEnabling task submissions, feedback evaluations, milestone unlocks, and communication.
  • Organization DashboardsProviding organizations with aggregated analytics to evaluate cohort success and engagement.
  • Billing & AdministrationProcessing subscription fees, referral commissions, and administrative account updates.
  • Security & ComplianceVerifying accounts, preventing fraud, and ensuring adherence to our Terms of Service.
  • Improvements & SupportAnalyzing usage trends to optimize user experience and responsive customer support.

4How Information Is Shared

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We share information only under the following limited circumstances:

  • With Other Users (Mentors / Mentees): Profile information, skills, and matching criteria are visible to other authorized users to facilitate mentorship connections.
  • With Your Mentorship Organization: If you join through an employer, university, or program partner, organization admins may access your program participation and milestone progress.
  • With Trusted Service Providers: Third-party services assisting with cloud hosting (Supabase), payment processing (Paystack), email delivery (Resend), and security under strict confidentiality.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or valid legal process to protect user safety and security.

5Data Security and Retention

Security: We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including SSL/TLS encryption in transit, row-level security, and encrypted storage) to protect data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Retention: We retain personal information for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to fulfill mentorship records, resolve disputes, or satisfy statutory legal obligations.

6Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Rectification: Review and update your profile directly through your account settings.
  • Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your personal data.
  • Deletion: Request account closure and deletion of associated data, subject to organizational constraints or regulatory requirements.
  • Communications Preferences: Opt out of marketing notifications at any time via unsubscribe links.

7International Data Transfers

If you access the Platform outside our primary hosting region, your information may be transferred across international borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses and rigorous data protection agreements) are in place to protect your data.

8Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform or sending an email notification prior to changes taking effect.

9Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

Headquarters: Accra, Ghana