Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 26 June 2025
SphereBinder Marketing & Consultancies LLC (“SphereBinder”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you access or use www.spherebinder.com, our websites, assessments, educational resources, career guidance services, advisory services, digital platforms, events, workshops, consultations, or any related products and services.
1. About SphereBinder
SphereBinder Marketing & Consultancies LLC
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)
United Arab Emirates
Website:
Email:
2. Acceptance of this Privacy Policy
By accessing our website or using any SphereBinder services, including assessments, consultations, forms, events, educational resources, or advisory services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our services.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following categories of information.
Personal Information
* Full name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Country or city of residence
* Educational institution
* Academic qualification
* Occupation
* Career interests
* Consultation requests
* Information voluntarily submitted through forms
Assessment Information
When you complete a SphereBinder assessment, we may collect information including:
* Assessment responses
* Career interests
* Skills and competencies
* Decision-making preferences
* Learning preferences
* Work environment preferences
* Career motivation information
* Assessment scores
* AI-generated reports
* Advisory records
* Counselling notes
Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device type
* Operating system
* Referral source
* Website usage statistics
* Cookies
* Analytics data
* Session information
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
* Deliver assessments and reports
* Provide career guidance and advisory services
* Respond to enquiries
* Schedule consultations
* Improve our services
* Personalise user experience
* Improve website performance
* Maintain website security
* Detect fraud or misuse
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
* Communicate service updates
We process information only where we have a legitimate business purpose or another lawful basis applicable to the services we provide.
5. SCIA Career Intelligence Assessment
The SphereBinder Career Intelligence Assessment (SCIA) is a non-clinical educational and career guidance assessment designed to support:
* Career exploration
* Educational planning
* Professional development
* Career decision-making
SCIA is not:
* a psychological assessment
* a psychiatric assessment
* a medical examination
* a diagnostic instrument
* a mental health evaluation
* a substitute for professional clinical advice
Assessment reports are advisory in nature and should be considered alongside other relevant information when making educational or career decisions.
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Certain SphereBinder services may use Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, or automated analytical technologies to assist in generating:
* Career reports
* Assessment summaries
* Career recommendations
* Educational guidance
* Analytical insights
AI-generated content is intended to support educational and advisory services and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for important personal, educational, financial, or professional decisions.
7. Sharing of Information
SphereBinder does not sell, rent, or trade personal information for marketing purposes.
We may share information with:
* Website hosting providers
* Cloud storage providers
* Payment processors
* Technology providers
* Assessment platforms
* AI service providers
* Professional advisers
* Auditors
* Regulatory authorities where legally required
Information is shared only where reasonably necessary for the operation of our services.
8. International Data Transfers
Depending on the technologies used to provide our services, personal information may be processed or stored outside the United Arab Emirates.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.
These safeguards may include:
* Secure hosting
* Encrypted communications where applicable
* Access controls
* Password protection
* Security monitoring
* Restricted staff access
* Regular software updates
While we use reasonable efforts to safeguard information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Deliver our services
* Maintain assessment records
* Generate reports
* Provide advisory services
* Meet legal, contractual, accounting, or regulatory obligations
* Resolve disputes
* Enforce our agreements
Information may subsequently be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
* Improve website performance
* Remember user preferences
* Analyse website traffic
* Measure effectiveness
* Enhance user experience
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
12. Third-Party Services
SphereBinder may engage third-party service providers including:
* Wix
* Microsoft
* OpenAI
* Tally
* Stripe
* Payment gateways
* Cloud hosting providers
* Email service providers
* Analytics platforms
These providers process information solely for providing services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
SphereBinder does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
14. Advertising
Our website may display advertising or sponsored content.
Advertisements do not constitute endorsements by SphereBinder.
15. Affiliate Relationships
Some links on our website may be affiliate links.
If you purchase products or services through these links, SphereBinder may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence.
16. Google Services
Our website may use Google services including:
* Google Analytics
* Google Tag Manager
* Google Ads
* Google AdSense
These services may use cookies and similar technologies.
Users may manage Google advertising preferences through Google’s settings.
17. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended primarily for students, graduates, professionals, educators, parents, and organisations.
Where services are provided to individuals below the age required by applicable law, participation may require the consent or involvement of a parent, legal guardian, educational institution, or other authorised representative, where appropriate.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
18. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
* Request access to your personal information.
* Request correction of inaccurate information.
* Request deletion of personal information where appropriate.
* Request restriction of processing.
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
* Request a copy of your personal information, where applicable.
Requests may be submitted to:
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
19. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updated versions will be published on this page together with the revised Effective Date.
Continued use of our website or services following publication of updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
20. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact:
SphereBinder Marketing & Consultancies LLC
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)
United Arab Emirates
Email: info@spherebinder.com
Website: www.spherebinder.com
Disclaimer
SphereBinder’s assessments, reports, educational resources, AI-assisted services, workshops, and advisory services—including the SphereBinder Career Intelligence Assessment (SCIA)—are provided solely for educational, informational, and career guidance purposes.
They do not constitute psychological testing, psychiatric assessment, medical diagnosis, therapy, legal advice, financial advice, or any other regulated professional service.
Assessment results are intended to support career exploration and informed decision-making. They should be considered alongside an individual’s own judgment, educational guidance, and, where appropriate, advice from suitably qualified professionals.