Privacy & Safety

We take your privacy seriously.

SkillSwap is built for students. Here's exactly what data we collect, how we use it, and how we keep the community safe.

Last updated: April 2026

Data we collect

Account information: name, school email address, and profile details you choose to share.
Session activity: session titles, schedules, attendance, and peer reviews.
Usage data: pages visited and features used, collected anonymously to improve the platform.
Uploaded files: resumes or documents you submit for AI scanning — processed in memory and never stored permanently.

How we use your data

To power your profile, match you with peers, and surface relevant session suggestions.
To generate AI-assisted skill recommendations using OpenAI. No personal data is retained by OpenAI beyond the current request.
To provide school advisors and admins with aggregated activity overviews (not individual message content).
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third-party advertisers.

What others can see

Your public profile: name, skills, bio, and session availability — visible to other signed-in students.
Reviews and ratings left by peers after completed sessions.
Achievement badges you have earned and chosen to display.
Private messages are only visible to the sender and recipient. Admins may review flagged conversations for safety purposes.

Community safety

All accounts require a school-verified email address. No anonymous participation.
Messaging includes built-in reporting tools. Reports are reviewed by school admins.
AI content moderation flags potentially inappropriate session descriptions before they are posted.
Teachers and administrators have oversight visibility into platform activity within their school.

Cookies & tracking

We use essential session cookies to keep you signed in. No third-party tracking cookies.
Anonymous analytics help us understand which features are used most. No personally identifiable data is included.
You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings without losing your account.

Your rights & data deletion

You can update or delete your profile information at any time from Settings.
To request full account and data deletion, email us at [email protected]. We will process the request within 5 school days.
Exported achievement data shared with competitions or advisors is not automatically recalled — contact us if you need assistance.

Questions about your privacy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or deletion requests, reach out directly to the SkillSwap development team.