Privacy Policy FOR ENDORSINGS LTD

Last Updated: 22/03/26

Company Details:

• Company Name: Endorsings Ltd
• Company Number: 17107654
• Registered Office: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Contact Email: info@endorsings.com
• Registered in: England and Wales

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our services
• Apply to become an Endorsing Professional
• Complete endorsement assessments
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Participate in community discussions

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Billing information (processed by our payment provider)
• Professional credentials (job title, company, years of experience)
• Educational background
• LinkedIn profile URL
• Profile photograph
• Bio and professional description
• Payment information (handled by Stripe - we do not store card details)
• Correspondence with us

When you access our Platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks, navigation paths
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

We may receive information from:

• Payment Processors: Stripe provides transaction confirmations (but not full card details)
• Authentication Services: If you sign in using LinkedIn or Google, we receive basic profile information
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics provides aggregated usage data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Create and manage your account
• Process subscription payments
• Deliver educational content and learning pathways
• Issue endorsement certificates
• Enable communication between learners and professionals
• Provide customer support

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research and analytics
• Test new functionality

• Send service-related notifications (account updates, payment confirmations)
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send marketing communications (only if you've opted in)
• Notify you of platform updates or changes to our policies

• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and the safety of our users

• Send newsletters about new content and features
• Promote relevant learning pathways
• Share success stories and platform updates

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these circumstances:

We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Platform:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (processes payments securely)
• Platform Hosting: Circle.so or similar (hosts our community and content)
• Email Services: GoDaddy or similar (sends transactional and marketing emails)
• Analytics: Google Analytics (tracks usage patterns - anonymized data)
• Cloud Storage: For storing uploaded content and user data

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

• Public Profile Information: Your name, bio, and profile photo are visible to other members
• Endorsements Issued: If you earn an endorsement, the endorsing professional's name and credentials are shown on your certificate
• Employer Verification: Employers can verify your endorsement certificates using your certificate number

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our rights or others' safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

If Endorsings is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you before this happens.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

Essential Cookies (Required):

• Authentication (keep you logged in)
• Security (prevent fraud)
• Session management

Analytics Cookies (Optional):

• Google Analytics (understand how you use our Platform)
• Usage tracking (identify popular content)

Marketing Cookies (Optional):

• Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag (if you consent)
• Remarketing (show relevant ads)

You can control cookies through:

• Our cookie banner (when you first visit)
• Browser settings (block or delete cookies)
• Opt-out tools (Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive accounts: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity (with 30 days' notice)
• Financial records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement in UK)
• Marketing lists: Until you unsubscribe
• Endorsement records: Retained permanently (for employer verification)

You can request deletion of your account at any time (see Section 9).

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Security Measures:

• Encryption: Data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Servers: Hosted with reputable providers (Circle.so, AWS, etc.)
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
• Password Protection: Passwords stored using industry-standard hashing
• Regular Security Audits: Monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data transmitted over the internet.

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.

Withdraw consent for marketing or optional data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@endorsings.com

We will respond within 30 days.

• Log in to your account settings
• Update your profile, email, or password
• Manage notification preferences

• Go to Account Settings > Delete Account
• Or email: support@endorsings.com
• We will delete your data within 30 days (except legally required records)

• Click "Unsubscribe" in any marketing email
• Or email: support@endorsings.com

• Use our cookie settings (if available)
• Adjust your browser settings
• Use opt-out tools (Google Analytics, etc.)

Our Platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at Support@endorsings.com, and we will delete it.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/EEA, including the United States, where our service providers operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (approved by UK ICO)
• Privacy Shield (for US-based providers where applicable)
• Data Processing Agreements with all third parties

By using our Platform, you consent to this transfer.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Request information about data collected, used, and shared in the past 12 months.

Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).

We do not sell personal information.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights: Support@endorsings.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification (if you have an account)
• Prominent notice on our Platform

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, external resources).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Public Information: Endorsement certificates issued through our Platform contain:

• Learner's name
• Endorsing professional's name, title, and company
• Date of endorsement
• Skills/competencies verified
• Unique certificate number

This information is publicly accessible for employer verification purposes. By earning an endorsement, you consent to this public disclosure.

User-Generated Content: If you post in community forums, comments, or discussions:

• Your username and profile photo may be visible
• Your posts are visible to other members
• We may moderate or remove inappropriate content

Do not share sensitive personal information in public forums.

We do not store your full credit/debit card details.

Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. Stripe's privacy policy: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

We receive only:

• Confirmation of successful/failed transactions
• Last 4 digits of card (for your reference)
• Billing name and address

For Endorsing Professionals:We may verify your credentials by:

• Checking your LinkedIn profile
• Requesting employment confirmation
• Reviewing your professional portfolio

This information is used solely for verification and is not shared publicly without your consent.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: Support@endorsings.com
 

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

We collect: Information you provide, usage data, and cookies
We use it to: Provide services, improve our Platform, communicate with you
We share it with: Service providers (never sold)
Your rights: Access, delete, correct, opt-out
Security: Encrypted, secure servers, access controls
Contact: Support@endorsings.com

By using Endorsings, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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