Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

📅 Last updated: August 4, 2026📍 Effective immediately
Privacy Policy

Introduction

Syce Limited ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our career development platform and services. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact information
  • Professional background and career goals
  • Skills, qualifications, and certifications
  • Resume and portfolio information
  • Account credentials and preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage patterns and preferences
  • Session recordings and analytics data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third parties such as:

  • Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Google)
  • Professional networking sites
  • Public databases and directories
  • Partner organizations and referrals

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our career development services
  • Create personalized career roadmaps and recommendations
  • Match you with suitable consultants and mentors
  • Conduct skills assessments and gap analysis
  • Send relevant job opportunities and market insights
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contract Performance

Processing necessary to provide our services, create your account, and fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

Legitimate Interests

Processing for improving our services, fraud prevention, security, and direct marketing (where you have not objected).

Consent

Processing based on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications, analytics cookies, and newsletter subscriptions. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Legal Obligation

Processing required to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as tax laws and data protection regulations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Expert Network: To connect you with qualified consultants and trainers
  • With Service Providers: Third parties who assist in providing our services
  • For Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • With Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party service providers to deliver our services. Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies:

PostHog (Analytics)

We use PostHog for product analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services. PostHog collects anonymized usage data, including page views, clicks, and feature usage. You can opt out of analytics tracking through our cookie consent banner.

Privacy Policy: posthog.com/privacy

Resend (Email Service)

We use Resend to send transactional emails, including account notifications, contact form responses, and service updates. Resend processes email addresses and message content solely for delivery purposes.

Privacy Policy: resend.com/legal/privacy-policy

MongoDB Atlas (Database Hosting)

We use MongoDB Atlas to securely store your account data, user information, and application data. MongoDB Atlas provides enterprise-grade security, encryption at rest and in transit, and is GDPR-compliant.

Privacy Policy: mongodb.com/legal/privacy-policy

Google reCAPTCHA (Spam Protection)

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our forms from spam and bots. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device data and IP address, and sends it to Google for analysis. This processing is necessary for security purposes.

Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Vercel (Hosting)

Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides infrastructure and content delivery services. Vercel may process technical data such as IP addresses and request logs for performance and security purposes.

Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Employee training on data protection practices
  • Secure cloud infrastructure and backup systems

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we process your information in certain circumstances
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise these rights by submitting a request through our dedicated data rights portal. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.

You can also contact us directly at privacy@syce.ai to exercise your rights or if you have any questions.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for website functionality, security, and providing services you request. These cannot be disabled.

Examples: Authentication, session management, cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous information about page visits, navigation paths, and user interactions.

Examples: PostHog analytics, page view tracking

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, theme selection (light/dark mode)

Marketing Cookies

Track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

Examples: Advertising networks, social media pixels

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept.

  • Change your preferences through the cookie banner (appears on first visit)
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings (may affect site functionality)
  • Use browser privacy modes or ad blockers

For more information about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Our retention periods vary based on data type:

Account Data

Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after account closure, unless required for legal obligations.

Transaction Records

Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting requirements.

Analytics Data

Anonymized usage data retained for up to 26 months for statistical analysis and service improvement.

Marketing Communications

Subscriber data retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it using industry-standard methods.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for third-party content, privacy policies, or practices.

13. Changes 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 new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Syce Limited

3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street

London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom

Email: privacy@syce.ai

Website: syce.ai

EU Users: If you are located in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.