Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Your privacy is important to us

1Introduction

Portfolio Showcase ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using Portfolio Showcase, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information (bio, skills, experience)
  • Portfolio handle (username)
  • Profile picture and project images
  • Social media links

Usage Data

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and operating system information
  • Referring/exit pages

Cookies and Tracking

  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Preference cookies for user settings
  • Analytics cookies to improve our service

3How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Create and manage your portfolio
  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4Public Information

Please note that your portfolio, including projects, experience, skills, and other information you choose to display, is publicly accessible by default. Anyone with your portfolio handle can view this information.

You control what information is displayed on your portfolio through your dashboard settings.

5Information Sharing

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

  • With service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our service (hosting, analytics, email)
  • For legal reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

6Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Object: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal obligations.

9Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

10Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our service.

11Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: