Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email, username, password)
• Profile information (bio, social links, contact details)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications with our support team
• User-generated content (profile photos, descriptions)

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Log data (access times, error logs, performance metrics)
• Analytics data (profile views, referrer information)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account and profile
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you important updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

Your profile information (name, bio, social links, avatar) is public by design and can be viewed by anyone visiting your profile page or accessing our public API.

Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (credit card information)
• Cloudflare: CDN and security services
• Google Gemini: AI-powered profile enhancement
• Analytics providers: Usage statistics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry standards
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication for our systems
• Monitoring for suspicious activities and threats

5. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Update your profile information at any time
• Control the visibility of your profile information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of marketing communications
• Control notification settings
• Manage email preferences in your dashboard

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Profile information: Until you remove it or delete your account
• Usage logs: Up to 2 years for security and analytics
• Payment records: As required by law (typically 7 years)

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: