Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DevFusion ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a responsible and secure manner. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you use our website and services ("the Services").

2. Personal Information

"Personal Information" refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, as defined by applicable privacy laws. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Password

3. Information Collection

We collect personal information from you in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide:

• During Registration: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, and password to create and manage your profile.
  Note: Passwords are securely handled and stored using industry-standard hashing algorithms. We do not store passwords in plain text.

b. Information Automatically Collected:

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of the Services, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages

c. Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data about your visits, such as page views and time spent on the site, using cookies. This data is aggregated and anonymous, but you can manage your preferences or opt out of Google Analytics by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.
• Clerk: We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk handles the necessary information to securely create and manage your account. The handling of personal information by Clerk is governed by Clerk's Privacy Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: By registering and using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Policy.
• Contractual Necessity: We process personal data to fulfill our obligations to provide the Services, such as managing your account and enabling access.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve and personalize the Services, and ensure security and fraud prevention.

5. Use of Collected Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To authenticate users and provide secure login options through Clerk
• To improve our Services and enhance the user experience
• To communicate with you regarding your account, updates, or relevant notifications

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• Protection of Rights: We may share personal information to protect and defend our rights or property, or to prevent fraud or illegal activities.
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share personal data with trusted third-party services, such as Clerk, for account authentication and management. Clerk's use of your information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

7. User Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations for data retention.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at devfusion.contact@gmail.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Once it is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.

9. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on DevFusion, such as by enabling user authentication and analyzing website traffic. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the site.

For more information on cookies and how to control them, visit All About Cookies.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, provide notice by other means. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Policy.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete the information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy,
please contact us at: devfusion.contact@gmail.com