Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PushClub ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By using PushClub, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile photo
• Profile Information: Bio, skills, interests, professional background, and social media links (GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Communications: Messages you send to other users through our chat feature
• User Content: Posts, comments, and other content you create
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting our support team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address, and precise location if you grant permission (used for finding nearby developers)
• Usage Data: Features you use, actions you take, time and duration of activities
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you choose to connect your account with third-party services, we may collect:

• OAuth Data: Basic profile information from Google, GitHub, or LinkedIn when you sign in using these services
• Social Profiles: Public information from connected social accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Match you with other developers based on skills, interests, and location
• Enable communication between users
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (excluding email) is visible to other users for matching purposes
• Service Providers: We share data with vendors who help us operate our Service (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Secure cloud infrastructure with leading providers

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

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may retain certain information for longer periods as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as:

• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing our agreements
• Complying with legal obligations

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

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

9. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: pushclub.io/contact