Effective as of: 07/23/2025
Welcome to Skillhaus (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile app, or any service that links to this policy (collectively, the “Services”).If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Services.
We collect information in two ways:A. Information You ProvideAccount Info: Name, email, username, password.
Profile Info: Skills, bio, portfolio links, profile photo.
Barter Activity: Skill offers, requests, messages, reviews.
Communication: Information you provide through feedback, forms, or support inquiries.
B. Information We Collect AutomaticallyDevice & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, access times, and pages visited.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, security, and functionality. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise or approximate location data from your device using GPS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. This enables us to provide location-based services, such as skill matching, event discovery, and local community building.
Google API Services: If you choose to sign in or interact using a Google account (such as Google Sign-In, Calendar, or Maps), we may access certain information associated with your Google account, including your name, email address, and calendar events or location data (with your consent). This is handled under the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
We use your information to:
Create and manage your Skillhaus account.
Facilitate bartering and collaboration between users.
Support community features like messaging and reviews.
Suggest relevant opportunities near your location.
Personalize your user experience.
Analyze usage and improve our platform.
Respond to support requests or feedback.
Send transactional and promotional communications.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with: Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help operate Skillhaus (e.g. hosting, analytics, payment processing, email, Google API integrations).
Other Users: Your public profile, skills, and barter history may be visible to others within the platform.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal process.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be part of the transferred assets.
Skillhaus uses certain Google services in compliance with Google’s policies:We only access Google user data that is strictly necessary for the requested functionality (e.g., logging in, connecting your calendar, or suggesting events).
We do not use Google data for advertising or sell any Google-connected information to third parties.
If location access is enabled, we use GPS/location data solely to provide location
