Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Last updated: December 1, 2024
Data Transparency
We only collect data necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.
Secure Storage
Your data is encrypted and stored securely using industry-standard practices.
No Data Selling
We never sell your personal data to third parties or advertisers.
Data Control
You can download, modify, or delete your data at any time through your account.
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- • Name and email address
- • GitHub profile information (when using GitHub authentication)
- • Profile photo and bio
- • Skills and experience information
- • Social media links you choose to share
Usage Data
To improve our services, we collect:
- • Pages you visit and features you use
- • Projects you view and apply to
- • Search queries and filter preferences
- • Device and browser information
- • IP address and general location
Communication Data
When you interact with others on our platform:
- • Messages and chat history
- • Project applications and responses
- • Feedback and support requests
Service Provision
- • Create and maintain your account
- • Match you with relevant projects and developers
- • Enable communication with other users
- • Process project applications
Platform Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- • Personalize your experience
- • Develop new features and services
- • Prevent fraud and abuse
Communication
- • Send important account notifications
- • Provide customer support
- • Share platform updates (with your consent)
Public Information
Your profile information (name, bio, skills, portfolio links) is visible to other users to facilitate collaboration. You control what information to make public.
Limited Sharing
We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- • With your explicit consent
- • To comply with legal obligations
- • To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- • With trusted service providers (under strict agreements)
No Data Selling
We never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Access and Control
- • View and download your data through your account settings
- • Update or correct your profile information
- • Delete your account and associated data
- • Control what information is public or private
Communication Preferences
- • Opt out of non-essential emails
- • Manage notification settings
- • Control marketing communications
Data Portability
You can export your data in a structured format to use with other services.
Protection Measures
- • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- • Secure data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Access controls and authentication
- • Backup and disaster recovery procedures
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law. Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.