At GitScoreAI ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Platform").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you sign up via GitHub OAuth, we collect your GitHub username, email address, and public profile information.
Profile Data: Information you add to your portfolio, including name, bio, work experience, education, skills, and project descriptions.
Payment Information: Billing information collected through our payment processors (we do not store raw credit card data).
Communications: Any messages or inquiries you send to us through support channels.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to maintain sessions, analyze traffic, and improve user experience.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We collect publicly available information from your GitHub profile, including repositories, commits, contributions, and profile statistics, to generate your AI-powered score and recommendations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our Platform, including generating GitHub scores, AI-powered recommendations, README generation, and portfolio creation.
Account Management: To create and manage your account, process your subscriptions, and communicate with you about your usage.
Personalization: To tailor content, recommendations, and features based on your preferences and usage patterns.
Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Platform, identify trends, and improve our services.
Communications: To send you transactional emails (account verification, subscription confirmations), promotional communications (with opt-out options), and support responses.
Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, and other illegal activities.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Platform:

Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and data storage services
Payment Processing: Stripe and other payment processors
Authentication: Clerk (for user authentication)
Analytics: Analytics providers for platform optimization
Email Services: Transactional and promotional email delivery

3.2 Public Information

Your portfolio created through GitScoreAI is publicly accessible. When you publish a portfolio, certain information (projects, skills, experience) will be visible to anyone who visits your portfolio URL.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights/safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and authentication requirements
Employee training on data protection

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information in anonymized form for analytics purposes. Payment records are retained as required by law (typically 7 years for tax purposes).

6. Your Rights

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Data Portability: Request a structured, machine-readable format of your data
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@gitscoreai.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Platform contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Platform, you consent to such transfers.

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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: support@gitscoreai.com
Website: https://gitscoreai.com