Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Authenticate through GitHub
• Create a showcase
• Contact us for support
• Use our widget on your website

2. GitHub Data

When you authenticate with GitHub, we access:

• Your public profile information (username, name, avatar)
• Your public repositories
• Repository statistics (stars, forks, watchers)
• Repository topics and languages

We do not access your private repositories or any private GitHub data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and display your project showcases
• Provide the widget functionality
• Improve our service and user experience
• Respond to your support requests
• Send important service updates

4. Data Storage and Security

Currently, showcase data is stored in memory on our servers. This means:

• Data may be lost if the server restarts
• We are working on implementing persistent storage
• Your data is not shared with third parties
• We use industry-standard security measures

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking:

• Session cookies for authentication
• Basic analytics to improve our service
• No third-party tracking or advertising
• No personal data is sold to advertisers

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights and safety
• With your explicit consent
• To service providers who help us operate the service

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Update or correct your information
• Export your showcase data
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Your showcases are being used
• Required to provide our service
• Required by law

9. Children's Privacy

DevShelf is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: nishant.ranjan.air1@gmail.com
GitHub: @Nishant-codess