Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At folios.page ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (bio, work experience, projects)
• Profile pictures and portfolio images
• Authentication information (passwords are encrypted)
• OAuth data if you sign in with Google, GitHub, or LinkedIn

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (operating system, device type)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your portfolio to visitors
• Send account-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Portfolios: Information you choose to display on your portfolio is publicly accessible
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption of passwords, secure HTTPS connections, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
• Provide security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit certain features of the Service.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@folios.page

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn for authentication). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service 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.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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