1. Introduction

Wyzer ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website wyzer.it (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Italian data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Wyzer.it Ltd 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom Email: privacy@wyzer.it Website: https://wyzer.it

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you sign up on our platform:

3.1 Personal Information

• Email Address: Used for account creation and communication
• Professional Title: To understand your professional background
• Current Role/Organization: To verify your professional credentials
• Country of Residence: For geographical analysis and compliance
• Area of Interest/Expertise: To match you with relevant opportunities

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Time and date of access
• Pages viewed and links clicked

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account on the Wyzer platform
• To match expertise providers (Wyzers) with clarity seekers (Seekrs)
• To communicate with you about our services and updates
• To improve our Service and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Service (e.g., AWS for hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal data.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@wyzer.it

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States where our servers are located. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

11. Cookies and Tracking

Privacy-First Approach: Wyzer does not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party tracking technologies. We do not collect behavioral data or share information with advertising networks.

The only browser storage we use is localStorage to remember basic user preferences, such as whether you've acknowledged our cookie notice. This is essential for the basic functionality of the website and does not track you across sites or collect personal information.

If we decide to implement analytics or other tracking technologies in the future, we will:

• Update this Privacy Policy with detailed information about what we track
• Obtain your explicit consent before enabling any tracking
• Provide clear opt-out mechanisms
• Only use privacy-respecting analytics tools

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@wyzer.it Website: https://wyzer.it

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) at www.gpdp.it