{"id":91,"date":"2025-05-04T11:49:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondwindsocial.com\/help-center\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=91"},"modified":"2025-05-04T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T19:38:08","password":"","slug":"how-we-use-your-profile-data","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/secondwindsocial.com\/help-center\/docs\/how-we-use-your-profile-data\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Use Your Profile Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Second Wind Social, your trust is our most treasured asset. This document explains, in clear terms, how we handle the information you share in your Affinity &amp; Connection Profile\u2014so even the most privacy\u2011savvy among us can rest easy knowing your data is used responsibly and always in service of genuine human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Your Data Stays In\u2011House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never sold or shared with advertisers.<\/strong> We\u2019re member\u2011supported, not ad\u2011driven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No hidden algorithms<\/strong> feeding you clickbait. Your inputs aren\u2019t turned into \u201cengagement\u201d fodder for a black\u2011box machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero third\u2011party data brokers.<\/strong> All of your profile details live solely within Second Wind Social\u2019s secure environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What We Collect\u2014and Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essentials<\/strong> (Required)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, Date of Birth*, Gender*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used to create your account, verify you\u2019re 55+, and keep our community safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voluntary Details<\/strong> (Optional)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interests, skills, goals, life experiences, wellness &amp; accessibility needs, tech comfort, connection preferences, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each field helps fellow members discover kindred spirits\u2014whether you\u2019re searching for a book club buddy, a travel partner, or a mentor in public speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Only month\/day of birth is ever visible to others; the year remains private by default.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Member\u2011to\u2011Member Discovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your voluntary profile selections power live directory filters and \u201cFriend Suggestions\u201d links. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cGardening\u201d<\/strong> on a member profile to find every fellow green thumb in our community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See someone\u2019s <strong>Skills I Can Share<\/strong> and <strong>Skills I Need Help With<\/strong>? Jump straight to their peers for collaboration or mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is about <strong>real connections<\/strong>, not targeting you for ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Personalized Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your profile details to suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friend &amp; mentor matches<\/strong> (based on shared skills or life experiences).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Groups &amp; events<\/strong> aligned with your interests and availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content &amp; learning<\/strong> in your preferred formats (articles, videos, webinars).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every recommendation is designed to help <strong>you<\/strong>\u2014never to game our engagement metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visibility &amp; Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Per\u2011field privacy settings:<\/strong> Public \u2022 Members only \u2022 Friends Only \u2022 Only me<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete control:<\/strong> Every field (beyond the essentials) is optional\u2014you decide what to share and when to update it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparent logs:<\/strong> You can review and edit your profile at any time, and see when you changed your privacy settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Data Access, Portability &amp; Deletion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Export anytime:<\/strong> Request a full copy of your profile data in machine\u2011readable form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete with ease:<\/strong> Remove any field or close your account; your data vanishes from our active systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retention policy:<\/strong> We retain only what\u2019s necessary to maintain your account and community history\u2014nothing more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Security &amp; Accountability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encrypted in transit &amp; at rest:<\/strong> We use industry\u2011standard SSL\/TLS and database encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular audits:<\/strong> Our security practices are reviewed and updated continually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated support:<\/strong> If you ever have questions or concerns about your data, our Data Stewardship team is one email away at <a href=\"privacy@secondwindsocial.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"privacy@secondwindsocial.com\">privacy@secondwindsocial.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By choosing to share\u2014even voluntarily\u2014your skills, passions, and experiences, you help fellow members find support, build purpose, and grow lasting bonds. We honor that gift by treating your data with the same respect and care we\u2019d want for our own families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Have Questions or Feedback?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit our <strong>Privacy &amp; Data Use<\/strong> page in the Help Center, or reach out any time at <a href=\"privacy@secondwindsocial.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"privacy@secondwindsocial.com\">privacy@secondwindsocial.com<\/a>. We welcome your input\u2014our commitment to transparency is as wholehearted as our commitment to connection.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"privacy-policy-revision-date\">Last updated: May 4, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At Second Wind Social, your trust is our most treasured asset. 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