Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you create an account, post content, or communicate with other users. This includes:

• Account Information: Full name, username, email address, phone number, date of birth, and password
• Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, and social links
• Content: Posts, comments, code snippets, messages, and build logs you create
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Devix platform
• Create and manage your account
• Enable real-time messaging and collaboration features
• Send you important notifications about your account and activity
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Posts, comments, and profile information you make public are visible to other users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental request
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, and property of Devix and its users

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@devix.in.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the platform or email. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@devix.in.