Privacy Policy

Your privacy is essential to us at DevSpark. We have crafted this Privacy Policy ("Policy") to inform you about the data we collect when you visit our website, why we collect it, and how we use it.

The terms "You," "Your," "User," and "Visitor" refer to anyone using our website. "We," "Us," and "Our" indicate DevSpark and our subsidiaries and affiliates. This Policy operates under our Terms of Service.

1. Information We Collect
Information Provided by You
To fulfill our contractual obligations and meet legal standards, we collect details you provide to us:

Account Information: When you create an account, we may require your name, email, username, password, phone number, and address.
Payment Data: For purchases on our site, payment details may be requested.
Login Data: If logging in, we collect authentication data.
Information Collected Automatically
We also gather information about how you use DevSpark:

Device and Log Data: Includes browser type and device details when you access our site, regardless of login status.
Tracking Tools: Using cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics), we collect details on site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information
We adhere to data processing principles and use your data to:

Authenticate users and establish accounts
Create a secure environment and improve site functionality
Customize marketing and provide billing information
Process orders and offer support
Ensure data security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations

3. Direct Marketing
We may use your contact details to send promotional materials, which can be personalized based on your preferences. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time in your account settings.

4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance and streamline your experience on DevSpark. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Sensitive Information
We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, genetic, religious, or political information). Please avoid sharing such data with us. If we detect sensitive data, we may delete it.

6. Payment Information
To process payments, we work with third-party payment processors. We do not store payment card details. For more details, refer to the privacy policy of the payment processor.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may link to other sites. Please review their privacy policies as we do not control their data practices.

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. Retention is based on the requirements for legal, contractual, or business purposes.

9. Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal data. However, no data transmission or storage system is entirely secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive information that could cause harm if disclosed.

10. Your Rights
You have rights regarding your data protection, including:

Access: Review your personal data by contacting us.
Correction: Correct or update your information as needed.
Objection: Withdraw consent to processing at any time.
Complaint: File a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority if needed.
Erasure: Request data deletion for valid reasons.

11. CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Under CCPA, California residents have the right to access, delete, or request no sale of their data. For any CCPA requests, please contact us.

12. GDPR Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, EU residents have similar rights, including data portability, restriction of processing, and objection. For inquiries, contact us as outlined above.

13. Policy Scope
This Policy covers DevSpark's services only. It does not include third-party websites or services linked to or from our site.

14. Policy Amendments
We may update this Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or by other means as necessary.

15. Acceptance
By using DevSpark, you confirm your agreement with this Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use. Continued use implies acceptance of updates.

For EU and EEA Users
Our European representative is available for contact.