Proof Hunt ("we," "our," or "us") operates proofhunt.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign up using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. This information is used to create and manage your account.
User-Generated Content
We collect content you voluntarily provide, including project details, bounty descriptions, testimonials, and links to X posts. This content is essential for the platform to function and may be visible to other users.
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you access the platform, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us improve performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
- •To create and manage your account
- •To facilitate the bounty and endorsement exchange system
- •To display your projects and bounties to other users
- •To communicate with you about your account and platform updates
- •To improve and optimize our platform
- •To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
- •Clerk for authentication and user management
- •Vercel for hosting and infrastructure
- •Google for OAuth authentication
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and keep you logged in. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and user-generated content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some content you created (such as testimonials for other users) may remain visible.
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 personal data
- •Export your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@proofhunt.io.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Proof Hunt is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@proofhunt.io