Terms of Use and Privacy Notice
Powered by Gradiante – AI Intelligence for Talent Growth
Effective Date: 01 Jan 2026
This Platform is provided to support professional insight, development, and growth for participants within Gradiante (“Organization”). By accessing or using MySkillProfile.online (“Platform”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Privacy Notice (“Terms”).
1. Purpose of the Platform
MySkillProfile is a secure digital experience designed to help individuals better understand their professional capabilities, encourage self-reflection, and support continuous development. The Platform is intended to foster growth-oriented conversations and informed career development within the Organization.
2. Data Controller and Processor Roles
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws:
- Gradiante acts as the Data Controller, determining how and why personal data is processed.
- MySkillProfile and its technology partners act as Data Processors, handling data strictly in accordance with the Organization’s instructions and applicable regulations.
All processing activities follow recognized global privacy principles including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and integrity.
3. Personal Data We Collect
The Platform may collect and process the following categories of data:
- Basic professional identifiers (e.g., name, employee ID, business contact details)
- Role-related information
- Assessment responses
- Skills and competency insights
- Platform interaction data
- Optional developmental inputs provided by you
Sensitive personal data is not intentionally collected unless explicitly required and lawfully permitted.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Alignment)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, personal data is processed under one or more of the following bases:
- Legitimate organizational interests in workforce development
- Performance of contractual obligations
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Consent, where explicitly requested
You retain the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
5. How Your Data Is Used
Your information is used to:
- Generate professional insights
- Support development-focused discussions
- Enable organizational talent planning
- Improve platform effectiveness
- Produce aggregated, anonymized workforce analytics
The Platform is not designed to make fully automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement.
6. AI Transparency and Responsible Use
GRADI leverages advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to generate insights.
We are committed to responsible AI practices:
- AI outputs are decision-support tools — not standalone determinations.
- Meaningful human review remains central to interpretation.
- Models are periodically evaluated to promote fairness, relevance, and reliability.
7. Confidentiality and Security
Protecting your information is a priority.
Enterprise-grade safeguards include:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Role-based access controls
- Multi-layer authentication mechanisms
- Continuous security monitoring
- Restricted access to authorized personnel only
All parties handling data are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
8. Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared only with:
- Authorized representatives within Gradiante
- Trusted service providers operating under strict contractual safeguards
- Regulators or authorities where legally required
Your data will never be sold or used for unrelated commercial purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred across jurisdictions, appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Equivalent legal transfer mechanisms
These measures ensure your data remains protected regardless of location.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill legitimate professional purposes and legal obligations. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with established governance standards.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be submitted via the contact details listed below.
12. User Responsibilities
By using the Platform, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and authentic information
- Maintain the confidentiality of login credentials
- Use the Platform solely for its intended professional purpose
- Refrain from attempting to disrupt, manipulate, or reverse engineer the system
Failure to comply may result in suspension of access.
13. Intellectual Property
All platform content, methodologies, assessment frameworks, AI models, design elements, and associated technologies are proprietary and protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.
14. Platform Availability
While we strive for continuous availability, the Platform is provided on an “as available” basis. Maintenance, upgrades, or technical events may occur without prior notice.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- The Platform is provided without warranties of any kind.
- Neither MySkillProfile nor ThoughtFocus shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from platform use.
Insights are intended to support professional development and should be considered alongside broader organizational processes.
16. Updates to These Terms
These Terms may be updated periodically to reflect evolving legal, technological, or organizational requirements. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction — e.g., India / European Union member state], unless superseded by mandatory local regulations.
18. Contact and Data Protection Inquiries
For questions, privacy requests, or data-related concerns, please contact:
Data Protection Office / Privacy Team