Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BuilderTree ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Information from GitHub

When you sign in with GitHub, we receive:

• Your GitHub username and profile information
• Your email address
• Your public profile picture
• Access to your public repositories (with your permission)

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Profile information (name, bio, avatar)
• Content you create (sections, cards, descriptions)
• Images you upload
• Customization preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and features used
• Profile view analytics
• Referrer information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your public profile to visitors
• Provide analytics about your profile views
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

• Public Profiles: Information you include in your public profile is visible to anyone
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party services that help us operate the Service
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You can delete your account and associated data at any time through your profile settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and receive a copy of your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@buildertree.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services, including:

• GitHub: For authentication and repository imports
• Google Analytics: For usage analytics (optional)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. 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 for such transfers.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@buildertree.com.