Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Indie Projects Asia ("we", "us", "our") operates the Indie Projects Asia platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Name, email address, username, and profile details you provide when creating an account
• Authentication data: Information from third-party providers (Google, GitHub) when you sign in via OAuth
• Project content: Project descriptions, images, links, and other content you submit
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with the Platform
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile and projects to other users
• Send important service-related notifications
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform (e.g., hosting, authentication, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Public profile data: Your username, display name, bio, and projects are publicly visible on your profile page

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your authentication session and preferences (such as theme selection). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

8. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, remove, or disable access to any content that violates our Terms and Conditions, including content that contains sexual violence, hate speech, or material that incites violence against individuals or groups. When content is removed, we may retain minimal records of the removal action for safety and compliance purposes.

9. Data Retention

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

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us through the Platform.