Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Indie Forge.
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Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:
- • Name, email address, and contact information
- • Profile information, including skills and experience
- • Portfolio and project information
- • Communication preferences
- • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our platform:
- • Log data and device information
- • Usage patterns and preferences
- • Search queries and interactions
- • Communication data between users
Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third parties, such as social media platforms when you choose to connect your accounts or from our partners.
Platform Services
We use your information to provide and improve our services:
- • Connecting developers with studios
- • Matching skills and project requirements
- • Facilitating communication between users
- • Processing payments and transactions
- • Providing customer support
Communication
We may use your contact information to:
- • Send important service updates
- • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- • Notify you about new features and opportunities
Analytics and Improvement
We analyze usage data to improve our platform, develop new features, and provide better user experiences.
With Other Users
Your profile information may be visible to other users on the platform to facilitate connections and collaborations.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- • Payment processors
- • Cloud hosting services
- • Analytics providers
- • Customer support tools
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures
- • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- • Regular security audits and assessments
- • Access controls and authentication
- • Secure development practices
- • Employee training on data protection
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data subject to certain limitations.
Access and Control
You have the right to:
- • Access your personal information
- • Update or correct your data
- • Request deletion of your account
- • Export your data
- • Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies and Tracking
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.