Privacy Policy

Introduction

At DevDonate, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (bio, headline, social links)
• Payment information (bank account details for payouts) - Not yet but soon™️
• Profile picture (if you choose to upload one)

Transaction Information

When you make or receive donations:

• Transaction amounts and dates
• Supporter names and messages (if provided)
• Payment method information

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the platform
• Device information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Process transactions and send you related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Improve and personalize your experience

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors: To facilitate transactions (UPI, payment gateways)
• Service Providers: Who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Public Information: Your profile page is public and visible to anyone with the link

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.