Privacy Policy

At DevBuild Studio, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information (bio, avatar, social links)
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Course progress and completion data
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data (access times, error logs)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Provide Services: To create and manage your account, process enrollments, and deliver course content
• Improve Platform: To understand usage patterns and enhance user experience
• Communication: To send course updates, newsletters, and important notifications
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Analytics: To analyze platform performance and user engagement
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment Processing: PayPal (primary payment processor) - handles all payment transactions, billing information, and refunds
• Email delivery (SendGrid, AWS SES)
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Cloud hosting (AWS, Vercel)
• Customer support tools

Note: When you make a purchase, your payment information is transmitted directly to PayPal and is not stored on our servers. PayPal's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data. For more information, visit PayPal Privacy Policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of our rights and property
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
• Protection of user safety

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

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

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your course progress and certificates

Correction and Update

• Update your profile information
• Correct inaccurate data

Deletion

• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Note: Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out of marketing emails (unsubscribe links provided)
• Manage notification settings in your account

Cookie Management

• Control cookie preferences through browser settings
• Use our cookie consent manager

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@devbuild.studio.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and fulfill transactions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records

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

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. 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. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze platform usage
• Provide personalized content

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.