Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The UNAM Data Science Alumni Society (SECiD) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

This policy applies to all information we collect through our website (secid.mx), mobile applications, events, and any other services we offer.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Registration information: Name, last name, email, phone number, academic and professional information
• Profile information: Profile picture, biography, skills, work experience, education
• Communication information: Messages you send us, event comments, forum participation
• Event information: Event registration, preferences, feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Technical information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited
• Cookies and similar technologies: To improve your user experience
• Usage analytics: Browsing patterns, time on site, features used

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social networks: If you choose to connect your social media accounts
• Employers: Information shared by companies for job opportunities

3. Use of Information

We use your personal information to:

3.1 Provide Our Services

• Create and maintain your member account
• Facilitate networking between members
• Organize and manage events
• Post and manage job opportunities

3.2 Communication

• Send notifications about events and opportunities
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send newsletters and community updates

3.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze the use of our services
• Develop new functionalities
• Personalize your experience

3.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and those of our users
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

• When you expressly authorize sharing specific information
• To connect with other members or employers

4.2 Service Providers

• Companies that help us operate our services
• Hosting, analytics, and communication services
• All under strict confidentiality agreements

4.3 Legal Requirements

• When required by law or competent authorities
• To protect our legal rights
• In case of emergency to protect safety

4.4 Mergers or Acquisitions

• In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Data would be transferred under the same privacy terms

5. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS to protect data in transit
• Restricted access: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data
• Regular audits: We review and update our security measures
• Secure backup: We maintain encrypted backup copies
• Monitoring: We detect and respond to suspicious activities

However, no system is 100% secure. We recommend keeping your access credentials safe.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
• Security: Protect your account and prevent fraud
• Analytics: Understand how you use our services
• Personalization: Show relevant content for you

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

According to applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

7.1 Data Subject Rights

• Access: Request information about the data we have about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your data

7.2 Other Rights

• Portability: Receive your data in structured format
• Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data
• Withdraw consent: When processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@secid.mx

8. Minors

Our services are directed at professionals and university students. We do not intentionally collect personal information from minors under 18 years of age without parental or guardian consent.

If we discover that we have collected information from a minor without appropriate consent, we will delete that information immediately.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified by:

• Prominent notice on our website
• Email notification
• In-app notification (if applicable)

The date of the last update is indicated at the beginning of this policy.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices: