Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Bio and social media links (optional)

Project Information

When you submit a project, we collect:

• Project title, description, and website URL
• Project images and screenshots
• Category and technology stack information
• Contact information for project inquiries

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral source
• Project views and interactions

User-Generated Content

We collect content you voluntarily provide, including:

• Comments on projects
• Messages sent through our contact system
• Newsletter subscriptions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process and display your project submissions
• Send notifications about your projects and account
• Enable communication between users (contact messages)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and session management. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our services. Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by rejecting cookies in our consent banner or by using browser privacy settings.

4. Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Public Profile Information: Your profile name, avatar, bio, and projects are publicly visible to other users.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Third-Party Services We Use

• Supabase - Database, authentication, and file storage
• Vercel - Website hosting
• Google Analytics - Website analytics (with consent)
• Resend - Transactional email delivery

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security reviews

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. 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: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Preferences: Manage analytics cookies via our consent banner

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yolocode.io

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Account data is retained until you delete your account
• Project data remains public unless deleted by you or removed for policy violations
• Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
• We may retain certain data as required by law

8. Children's Privacy

YoloCode 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 such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Our service providers may be located in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@yolocode.io