Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Merj.io, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address and password (securely hashed)
• Profile information (name, username, bio, avatar)
• Professional details (skills, projects, work experience)
• Social links and custom profile links

Automatically Collected Data

• Profile view analytics and visitor statistics
• Usage data and interaction patterns
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and geographic location (anonymized)

Third-Party Images

When you select photos from Unsplash for your profile, we store the photo URL and attribution information. No images are hosted on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and maintain your developer profile
• Enable profile discovery via URL (merj.io/username)
• Provide analytics about your profile performance
• Facilitate connections with other developers
• Improve our services and user experience
• Send important account and service updates

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

Coming Soon: GitHub and Google OAuth authentication options are currently in development.

These services have their own privacy policies and handle your data according to their terms. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password hashing (passwords never stored in plain text)
• Row-level security on database access
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View all personal data we have about you
• Update: Modify your profile information anytime
• Delete: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your profile data in a portable format (coming soon)
• Control Visibility: Make your profile public or private

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Remembering your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.

Children's Privacy

Merj.io is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use of Merj.io after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our platform or visit our website.