Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 8, 2025

Who We Are

Designing Freedom Inc. (“Designing Freedom,” “we,” “us,” “our”) provides Ariadna, the AI career companion designed to help users discover professional opportunities and collaborators, receive personalized career advice, and track their career milestones. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and professional titles.
• Career Preferences: Professional goals, development interests, and job search criteria.
• Communications: Chat interactions with Ariadna, communications within the app.
• Media Content: Photos/videos you choose to upload for profile.
• Voice Data (if used): If you choose to interact with Ariadna using voice input, we process your microphone data in real time to talk with Ariadna using voice. This data is not stored, shared, or used for any other purpose.

Information from Third Parties:

We may combine personal information we receive from you with personal information we obtain from other sources, such as:

• Professional Networks: Data you authorize us to access when syncing accounts.

Usage Data

• App performance metrics
• Feature interaction patterns
• General usage statistics
• Anonymous engagement data

How We Use Your Information

1. To Provide Services:
   • Deliver career insights and recommendations.
   • Match you with professional opportunities.
   • Facilitate networking connections.
2. To Improve Services:
   • Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance user experience/functionality.
   • Study aggregated engagement data to optimize features.
   • Review non-identifiable diagnostic information for technical improvements.
   • Implement general app optimizations based on anonymous usage metrics.
3. For Communication:
   • Notify you about service updates.
   • Respond to customer support inquiries.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and security services.
• Legal Entities: For compliance with laws or legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of mergers or acquisitions, with appropriate safeguards.

User Rights and Choices

1. Access and Control:
   • Review and update your professional information.
   • Delete your account at any time.
2. Opt-Out Options:
   • Disable marketing communications.
   • Adjust location-tracking permissions.
3. Data Deletion:
   • Request deletion of your data directly in the app or by contacting us.

Children’s Privacy

Ariadna is not intended for users under 17 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 17. If we become aware of such data, it will be promptly deleted.

Data Security

We use advanced security practices to safeguard your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Access Controls: Strict authentication procedures.
• Regular Audits: Routine checks to maintain system integrity.

Data Retention

We retain your data:

• For as long as your account is active.
• As needed to provide services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Upon account deletion, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days unless required otherwise by law.

International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to servers or third-party providers located outside your region. All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Significant updates will be communicated via:

• App notifications.
• Email.
• Website announcements.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact us:

• Email: hq@ariadna.ai
• Mail:Designing Freedom Inc. 2025 Meridian Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139

Region-Specific Rights

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom:

• Rights Include: Data access, correction, deletion, and portability.

California Residents:

• CCPA/CPRA Rights:
  • Right to know, delete, and opt out of data sales.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

By using Ariadna, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the app signifies your acceptance of any updates to this policy.