Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9/23/2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Mineralogy Forum collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our platform, including our website, courses, and community features.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details.
- Student Information: Academic background, institutional affiliations.
- Course Activity: Progress, quiz scores, and certificate issuance records.
- Payment Information: Transaction details (note: we do not store full credit card numbers).
- CVs and Employment Information: Data voluntarily submitted to our Talent Pool.
3. Talent Pool Information
If you opt-in to our Talent Pool, your professional information, CV, and skills will be stored and may be shared with verified industry partners and prospective employers for recruitment purposes. You must explicitly consent to this sharing.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve user experience.
5. Third-Party Services
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, hosting providers) solely for operating our platform. They are bound by confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Retention and Your Rights
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, and the right to withdraw your consent (e.g., opting out of the Talent Pool).
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, please contact us via our Contact form or email us directly at privacy@mineralogyforum.com.