Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Effective Date: March 2026

1. Introduction

EnKounters Inc. ("EnKounters," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the EnKounters mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use the Platform.

EnKounters is an anonymous-first professional networking platform. Our architecture is designed to minimize unnecessary data collection and to give you meaningful control over when and how your identity is shared with other users.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register and use the Platform, you may provide:

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

4. Anonymity Architecture

EnKounters is designed around an anonymous-first model. Specifically:

Important: While we design our Platform to support anonymous interactions, we cannot guarantee complete anonymity in all circumstances. Your data may be disclosed in response to legal requirements, safety investigations, or as otherwise described in this Policy.

5. Sharing of Your Information

5.1 With Other Users

Information you choose to share on your profile or in communications is shared with other users as you direct, subject to the anonymity controls described above.

5.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including:

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to EnKounters.

5.3 With Universities and Institutional Partners

If your institution has a formal partnership with EnKounters, we may share aggregated, de-identified analytics about engagement and usage. We will not share your individually identifiable data with your institution without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

5.4 Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

5.5 Business Transfers

If EnKounters is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections described here.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Platform's services. For detailed information about how long specific categories of data are retained and your rights to request deletion, please see our Data Deletion and Retention Policy.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, subject to limited exceptions for legal compliance and fraud prevention as described in our Deletion and Retention Policy.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.2 Correction

You may update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings at any time.

7.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time through the Platform's settings or by contacting privacy@enkounters.com. Please see our Deletion and Retention Policy for details.

7.4 Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of non-essential communications (such as marketing emails) at any time by using the unsubscribe link in those communications or by adjusting your notification preferences in the App.

7.5 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, the right to opt out of sale, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. EnKounters does not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact privacy@enkounters.com.

7.6 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing your data is primarily the performance of a contract and your consent. To exercise GDPR rights, contact privacy@enkounters.com.

8. Data Security

EnKounters implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at privacy@enkounters.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice within the App and updating the Effective Date at the top of this Policy. Your continued use of the Platform after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

EnKounters Inc.
Delaware, United States
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@enkounters.com
General Support: support@enkounters.com
Website: www.enkounters.com