Privacy Policy

Draft for review. This policy must be reviewed by a qualified legal adviser against the laws of Mozambique before publication.

1. Who we are

Handson (“we”, “us”) operates the website handson.cloud and the Handson platform at app.handson.cloud. We are based in Maputo, Mozambique. For any privacy question, contact us at hello@handson.cloud.

2. Information we collect

• Account information: your name, email address and, if you sign in with Google, the basic profile information Google shares with us.
• Profile information you provide: personal details, contact details, education, skills, professional interests, work and volunteering experience, and links such as LinkedIn or GitHub.
• Documents you upload: such as your CV, academic transcripts, certificates and cover letters.
• Consent records: the choices you make about the visibility of your profile.
• Contact form messages: the details you send us through this website.
• Technical information: basic data needed to operate and secure the service, such as session and security logs.

3. How we use your information

• To create and manage your account and your professional profile.
• To verify records and keep the platform secure.
• To respond to your questions and send essential service messages, such as email verification and password resets.
• To share your profile with employers only if you have given explicit consent.
• To improve the platform using aggregated information that does not identify you.

4. Your profile is private by default

New profiles are private. Your personal information and documents are not publicly accessible. You can choose to make your profile visible to employers in your privacy settings, and you can withdraw that consent at any time.

5. Who can access your information

• You, through your account.
• Authorised Handson administrators, only where needed to verify records, provide support and operate the platform. Administrator access is logged.
• Employers, only if you have consented to employer visibility.
• Service providers who host and operate the platform on our behalf, including database and file hosting, website hosting, email delivery and Google sign-in. They process information only on our instructions.

We do not sell your personal information. Some of our service providers may store data outside Mozambique; where this happens we take steps to keep it protected.

6. How we protect your information

We use encrypted connections, access controls that limit each user to their own records, private file storage and time-limited download links for documents. No system is completely secure, but we work to protect your information against unauthorised access.

7. How long we keep your information

We keep your information while your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymise your personal information and documents within a reasonable period, unless we must keep certain records by law.

8. Your rights

You can access and correct your information in your account at any time. You can also ask us to provide a copy of your information, delete your account, or withdraw consent. Contact hello@handson.cloud for any request.

9. Children

Handson is intended for students and graduates preparing for work. [Minimum age and any parental consent requirements to be confirmed with legal review.]

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the platform develops. We will post the updated version on this page and, for significant changes, notify registered users.