Privacy Policy

We at Helios, your trust is our priority. We want you to feel safe on our platform. We created this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while you're using our platform. Whether you're a student, expert, vendor, or company, we will ensure your safety and protection.

We don’t sell your data. We use it to connect you with the right opportunities, content, and people in the manufacturing world — nothing more.

It is important to know that you have full control over your information and can access, update, or delete it anytime.

Take a few minutes to read our Privacy Policy and reach out if you have any questions.

Your privacy matters. And we mean it.

Helios is registered in Dallas, Texas, United States. We serve users in the U.S. and, where applicable, comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Who We Are

Helios is an opportunity platform that connects manufacturing companies, students, experts, and vendors. Users can create profiles, upload resumes, post content (photos, videos, documents), offer services, and leave feedback.


What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Account credentials and profile details (education, work experience, uploaded resume)
  • Posted content (text, images, videos, manuals, guides)
  • Messages, comments, and feedback
  • Services or offerings you list

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location (approximate)
  • Site usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, interactions)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For optional data you provide and marketing communications.
  • Contractual necessity: To deliver services you request, such as creating an account or uploading a resume.
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our platform, detect fraud, and support the community.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide, personalize, and improve the Helios platform
  • Match users with relevant connections and opportunities
  • Facilitate collaboration, messaging, and user interactions
  • Monitor platform safety and enforce community standards
  • Respond to user inquiries and support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Other users: Information you make public on your profile, resume, services, or posts is viewable by others.
  • Service providers: Partners who support hosting, analytics, communication, and security services under data processing agreements.
  • Legal authorities: When required to comply with the law or protect rights and safety.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale, with prior notice to users.

International Transfers (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure that such transfers are carried out with adequate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Data portability, allowing you to obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Opt out of data sale/sharing or marketing communications

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at: [Insert Privacy Contact Email] If you are in the EEA and have concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie banner (where required by law).

We will seek your explicit consent for:

  • Marketing emails or notifications
  • Non-essential cookies and tracking tools

You may withdraw consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

Automated Decisions & Profiling

We may use limited automated tools to recommend relevant content or suggest connections based on your profile or activity. You will not be subject to decisions that significantly affect your rights based solely on automated processing, unless: - You have explicitly consented - It is necessary for a contract - It is permitted by law

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data or account at any time.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Helios is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated “Last updated” date, and we will notify you if they significantly affect your rights or obligations.

Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related concerns, contact: