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Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 30, 2026
1. Introduction
BuildVine is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at buildvine.tech.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Name, email, username, and profile picture when you register.
- OAuth Data: Public profile data from GitHub or Google if you use social sign-in.
- Project Content: Projects, descriptions, and other content you create.
- Usage Data: Pages visited and features used to improve the Service.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and improve the BuildVine platform.
- Send you notifications about activity on your projects (comments, follows, etc.).
- Authenticate your identity and secure your account.
- Respond to your support requests.
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.
4. Email Notifications
We use Resend to send transactional email notifications from notifications@buildvine.tech. You can manage your notification preferences in your account settings.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements.
6. Public Information
Your username, profile, and public projects are visible to all visitors. Be mindful of what information you choose to make public.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure authentication. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt out of non-essential communications.
To exercise these rights, contact hello@buildvine.tech.
9. Third-Party Services
We use the following services, each with their own privacy policies:
- GitHub OAuth & Google OAuth (authentication)
- Resend (email delivery)
- AWS S3 (file storage)
- Turso (database)
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and will notify you by posting the new policy with an updated effective date.
11. Contact
Questions? Contact us at hello@buildvine.tech.