Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 March 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how U-Crew ("we," "our," or "us") collects, processes, and protects your personal data when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using U-Crew, you consent to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We collect the following when you register or use U-Crew:

• Name, email, phone number (provided directly or via social login).
• Professional details (e.g., work history, skills, education).
• Profile data (e.g., bio, profile picture, social media links).

B. Social Login Data

If you sign in via Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), or Apple, we collect:

Notes: We do not access your social media friends, posts, or private messages. You can revoke access anytime via your social account settings.

C. Psychometric & Behavioural Data

To assess personality and aptitude, we analyse:

• In-app interactions (task responses, communication style).
• Problem-solving approaches (e.g., time spent on challenges).
• Engagement patterns (e.g., consistency, teamwork tendencies).

D. Technical & Usage Data

We collect:

• Device info (OS, model, IP address).
• App crashes/performance logs (via Firebase/Crashlytics).
• Location data (if enabled for job matching).

How We Use Your Data

We use your data for various purposes as described below:

Key Use Cases:

• Employer Sharing: Your full profile (including psychometric insights) is only shared with employers at your explicit request.
• Anonymised Analytics: Aggregated data is used for research (e.g., "60% of engineers score high in logical reasoning").

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Employer Access

Employers cannot view your profile unless you approve a match. You can revoke access anytime in settings.

B. Service Providers

We share data with:

• Hosting: AWS, Firebase (encrypted storage).
• Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized where possible).
• Payments: Stripe/PayPal (if applicable).

Anonymized Data Sharing with Partners

We aggregate and anonymise user data (e.g., psychometric trends, industry skills gaps) to share with research institutions, employers, or industry partners for statistical analysis. This data cannot identify you personally and is used to:

• Highlight workforce trends (e.g., 'Top traits in tech roles').
• Improve hiring practices industry-wide.

Examples of shared data: Average problem-solving scores by profession, regional differences in communication styles.

Under "Data Sharing & Third Parties": We may sell or license anonymised, aggregated datasets to third parties (e.g., HR analytics firms, universities) for research or commercial purposes. These partners are contractually prohibited from attempting to re-identify individuals.

Legal Compliance: Data may be disclosed if required by law (e.g., court orders).

4. Your Rights & Controls

You can:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Download your psychometric profile (Settings > Data Export).
• Disconnect social logins (via U-Crew or the platform).
• Opt out of employer visibility (Profile > Privacy).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: hello@u-crew.co.uk

5. Security & Retention

Encryption

Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest (AES-256).

Retention

Psychometric data is retained until account deletion. Social login data is retained until you revoke access.

6. Children's Privacy

U-Crew is not for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

7. Policy Updates

Any changes to this policy will be notified via email or an in-app banner. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of these changes.

Contact Us

For questions or data requests, please reach out to us at:

Email: hello@u-crew.co.uk

Website: www.u-crew.co.uk