Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

vibecodejobs.io ("the Platform", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, profile image, and user type (client or developer). Developers may also provide a bio, location, hourly rate, skills, portfolio links, and project descriptions.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or full payment details on our servers. Stripe may collect and store payment information in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Platform, including pages visited, actions taken (such as posting jobs or submitting applications), and timestamps. This data helps us improve the Platform and understand user behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your profile to other users of the Platform
• To process payments for job postings and applications
• To facilitate communication between clients and developers
• To send important service-related notifications
• To improve, maintain, and secure the Platform
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Stripe

We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe collects and processes payment data subject to their own privacy policy. See stripe.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (gtag.js) to collect anonymized usage statistics, including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Sentry

We use Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring. Sentry may collect technical data such as browser type, operating system, and error stack traces to help us identify and fix issues. See sentry.io/privacy.

5. Cookies

The Platform uses cookies for authentication (session management) and analytics (Google Analytics). Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Platform.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our Terms).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@vibecodejobs.io.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at hello@vibecodejobs.io.