1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Indie Together (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our users (“you”) when you visit or use our website, indietogether.com, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
• Profile Information: Skills, roles, biography, links, and optional portfolio or social links.
• Job and Application Data: When you create or apply to jobs, we store related metadata (e.g., job titles, applicants, messages).
• Payment Information: Payments for job postings are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store full card details.
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, device info, and interactions with our site to improve performance and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and developer profile.
• To enable collaboration between developers and job posters.
• To process transactions for paid job listings or premium features.
• To improve and personalize your experience on the platform.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms.
• To send important updates, such as security alerts or feature releases.

4. How We Share Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell your data. However, we may share limited data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, payments, analytics).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of users or our platform.
• Other Users: When you make your developer profile public or apply to a job, limited information may be visible to job owners.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session data, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at privacy@indietogether.com .

7. Security

We use encryption, access controls, and monitoring to protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure, and you acknowledge that transmission of data over the internet is done at your own risk.

8. Your Rights

• Access and review your personal data.
• Request corrections or deletion of your information.
• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing (like marketing emails).
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, regulations, or security improvements. The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related concerns, reach out to our support team at:
privacy@indietogether.com