Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with our service, we may collect:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password
• Profile Information: Optional profile details you choose to share
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and software submissions
• Communication: Messages you send through our contact forms or support channels

Information Automatically Collected

When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your reviews and submissions
• Personalize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
• Communicate with you about your account and our service
• Respond to your questions and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Public Information

• Reviews, ratings, and comments you post are publicly visible
• Your username may be displayed with your public contributions
• Software submissions you make may be attributed to you

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our service, such as:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Email delivery services
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process, such as a court order or subpoena
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Protecting the rights, property, or safety of our users

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud providers with strong security standards

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Account Management

• Update your account information and preferences
• Delete your account and associated data
• Download a copy of your data

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of promotional emails
• Manage notification settings
• Control how we communicate with you

Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you're in the EU or California, you may have additional rights:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Our cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in
• Analyze how you use our service
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• User Content: Until you delete it or your account is deleted
• Usage Data: Typically 2-3 years for analytics purposes
• Legal Requirements: As required by applicable law

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.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

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 updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our service

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.