1. Introduction

CyberArena ("we", "us", "our") is a cybersecurity education and training platform founded and developed in Liberia, West Africa. We are committed to protecting the privacy, security, and rights of our users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you use the CyberArena platform.

By using CyberArena, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Username and account credentials
• Profile information (bio, skills, achievements)
• Resume and career-related information
• Assessment results, lab progress, certifications
• Communications with support or other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Log data, timestamps, and usage activity
• Security and audit logs

3. Social Features & User Profiles

CyberArena includes social and networking features that allow users to:

• Search for other users
• View user profiles
• Connect with other users
• Display skills, labs completed, certifications, and achievements
• Create and manage a cybersecurity-focused resume

Profile visibility is controlled by the user. Certain information may be public or visible to connections depending on user settings.

4. Resume Builder & Career Data

If you use CyberArena's resume builder, we may store:

• Education history
• Employment history
• Skills and certifications
• Lab, CTF, and challenge experience

Resume data:

• Is private by default
• Is shared with employers or recruiters only if you explicitly opt in
• Can be edited or deleted at any time

5. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Operate and maintain the platform
• Deliver labs, challenges, assessments, and certifications
• Enable social features and networking
• Support job matching and career tools
• Improve platform performance and security
• Communicate service updates and support messages
• Meet legal obligations under Liberian law

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

• User consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate interests (security, platform integrity)
• Legal obligations under Liberian law

7. Data Storage & International Transfers

Data may be stored on secure servers located inside or outside Liberia. Where data is transferred internationally, reasonable safeguards are applied.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

• Trusted service providers
• Employers or recruiters (with user consent)
• Legal authorities when required by Liberian law
• Education or certification partners (with consent)

9. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary for:

• Active accounts
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Security and auditing

Users may request account deletion at any time.

10. Your Rights

Subject to Liberian law, you may:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Control profile visibility and discoverability

Requests can be sent to: privacy@cyberarena.online

11. Security

We use technical and organizational safeguards to protect data. See the Security Page for details.

12. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

13. Contact