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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how HungryFools.dev ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you directly provide to us, which may include:

  • Account information (name, email, GitHub profile image)
  • Public profile content you create (headline, bio, skills/interests, location, links, availability)
  • Showcase items you add (title, link, summary)
  • Communications with us
  • Content you upload or submit
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We collect this data based on: (a) your consent (e.g., cookies); (b) contractual necessity (e.g., account creation); (c) legitimate interests (e.g., analytics); or (d) legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention)

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Usage data and interactions with our services
  • Device information and identifiers
  • Log data and analytics
  • Location data (if permitted)
  • Cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers (PostHog EU)
  • Social media platforms (if you connect accounts)
  • Other users who may reference you

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Processing transactions and payments
  • Communicating with you
  • Personalizing your experience
  • Analyzing usage and trends
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Other purposes with your consent

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

With third parties who perform services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality agreements.

3.2 Legal Requirements

When required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

3.3 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

3.4 Consent

With your consent or at your direction.

3.5 Aggregated Information

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that does not identify you.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:

  • Analytics data: Raw events retained for 12 months, then anonymized or deleted
  • System logs: Retained for 30 days for security and operational purposes
  • Account data: Retained until you request deletion or close your account
  • Profile data: Retained until you delete your profile or account

When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize your information.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Accessing your information
  • Correcting inaccurate data
  • Deleting your information
  • Restricting processing
  • Data portability
  • Objecting to certain uses
  • Withdrawing consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@hungryfools.dev with your request. We will respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze usage
  • Provide targeted content

We use cookies for essential functionality (authentication, sessions) and analytics. Cookies are required to use our service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies will prevent the service from functioning properly.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 (or lower age per jurisdiction, e.g., 13 in the US). If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents may contact us to request removal.

9. International Transfers

We aim to process data in the EU/EEA. Our core providers are configured for EU regions (Neon Postgres in the EU, PostHog EU, and Vercel hosting with EU processing where applicable). If transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs).

10. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Providing notice through our services or email

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@hungryfools.dev

HungryFools.dev Privacy Team
EU/EEA

Last updated: August 13, 2025