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Privacy Policy
How Vertuex, an XOps Maestros initiative, collects, uses, shares, and protects information across the website, applications, cohort training, cohort workspaces, and hiring-partner introductions.
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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Who we are
Vertuex is an initiative of XOps Maestros and is operated by XOps Maestros. In this policy, “Vertuex”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Vertuex and XOps Maestros, which is responsible for the information described here.
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Scope of this policy
This Privacy Policy covers the Vertuex website, the application process, cohort training, cohort workspaces (channels and direct messages), and introductions between engineers and hiring partners. Additional notices may apply when specific features launch.
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Information we collect
We collect account details such as your name, email address, password, and any GitHub, LinkedIn, or Google account you choose to connect. When you apply, we collect the background you provide, such as experience, preferred track, country, resume, and portfolio links. During a cohort, we collect program records such as cohort assignment, attendance, assessments, project work, mentor reviews, and pipeline stage. We also collect messages and files you share in cohort workspaces, and basic usage and device information.
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Engineers, mentors, and hiring partners
Engineers provide application details, project work, and career preferences. Mentors provide their expertise areas, employer, and the reviews they write. Hiring partners provide company details, open roles, and feedback on candidates. Each group sees only the information its role in the program requires.
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How we use information
We use information to evaluate applications, run cohorts, track progress through the pipeline, verify skills, introduce engineers to hiring partners, send program and account communications, keep the platform secure, prevent abuse, improve Vertuex, and meet legal obligations.
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Sharing with hiring partners
Placement is a core part of the program. When we introduce an engineer to a hiring partner, we may share their profile, track, verified project work, assessment results, and mentor feedback with that partner. We share this only for the introduction and do not sell personal information.
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Organization requests and job listings
When an organization asks to hire talent, sponsors a challenge or cohort, or posts a job, we collect the contact details, company details, and requirements it submits, and use them to respond, plan the engagement, and match engineers. Job listings submitted on Vertuex are published on both Vertuex and our parent platform, XOps Maestros. Applications to those listings are made on XOps Maestros and are covered by its own privacy policy.
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Service providers and legal disclosure
We use trusted providers for hosting, storage, email, analytics, and authentication, and they may process information on our behalf. We may also disclose information when required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect the safety of users and the platform.
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Cohort workspace content
Messages in a channel are visible to members of that channel, and direct messages are visible to their participants. Vertuex administrators may review workspace content when needed for safety, moderation, or program integrity. Do not share credentials, secrets, or confidential employer information in a workspace.
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Cookies, analytics, and local storage
We use browser storage that is strictly necessary to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. With your consent, we also use analytics, such as Google Analytics, to understand traffic and improve the platform. The cookie notice records your choice, and you can withdraw consent at any time by clearing this site’s data in your browser.
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Data retention
We keep information for as long as reasonably needed to run the program, support alumni placement, maintain security, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods differ by type of data.
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Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No online service is perfectly secure, so avoid submitting private keys, credentials, or production infrastructure details, including in training labs and project submissions.
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Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of your information, or ask us to restrict how we use it. We may need to verify your identity, and some requests may be limited by legal, security, or record-keeping requirements.
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International users
Vertuex works with engineers and hiring partners in many countries. Information may be processed in countries where our team, service providers, or infrastructure operate, subject to applicable law.
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Age requirement
Vertuex is a professional training and placement program for adults. It is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
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Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the program, the platform, or legal requirements change. We will communicate material changes through the website, the platform, or email.
For privacy questions or requests, contact team@xopsmaestros.com or use the official Vertuex channels shared in program communications.