Collect User Information in Registration Flow

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Description:

To enhance our user experience and tailor our platform's features to our users, we need to collect specific information during the registration process. This issue outlines the data points we aim to gather and how they will be integrated into the registration flow.

Tasks:

• [ ] Design a user-friendly registration form that prompts users for the necessary information.
• [ ] Integrate the form into the current registration flow.
• [ ] Ensure data validation for each input field to maintain data integrity.
• [ ] Store collected data securely in our database.
• [ ] Update our Privacy Policy to reflect the new data collection points.

User Information to Collect:

1. Full Name: To personalize user interactions on the platform.
2. Email Address: For account verification, notifications, and communication.
3. Password: Secure authentication.
4. Date of Birth: To ensure users meet any age requirements.
5. Location (City, Country): For location-based features or content.
6. Occupation/Role: To understand the user's professional background.
7. Interests: To tailor content or opportunities to the user.
8. Profile Picture: Optional, for personalizing the user profile.
9. Contact Number: Optional, for direct communication if necessary.

Additional Information:

• Ensure all mandatory fields are marked, and users are informed why certain data is being collected.
• Implement CAPTCHA or similar mechanisms to prevent bot registrations.
• Ensure the registration process is compliant with data protection regulations, especially if collecting sensitive information.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeEtxbx20-ITCe_7-Y5vuspiQ1vQnZZA5PWYajthWVY/edit?usp=sharing

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Blocked by https://github.com/ASCENDynamics-NFP/AscendCoopPlatform/issues/203 which is a duplicate story, but takes priority.