Privacy policy

This page informs you about our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when using Awesome Indie. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding it.

Information collection

Account registration

When you register an account with Awesome Indie, you may do so using OAuth providers such as Google, Twitter, and GitHub. During this process, we collect personal information including your email address, full name, profile picture, and public data from your profile (such as bio, location, and URL).

Authentication

For authentication, we use a passwordless login system that involves one of the OAuth providers mentioned previously.

Public profile information

Registered users have a public profile page displaying their profile picture, username, name, bio, website, social links (GitHub, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and/or Instagram), liked products, submitted products, and the date of registration. You can edit your profile information through the settings section. You have the right to delete your profile and account via the settings section or by contacting us directly on Twitter or via email.

Usage data

We collect information on how you use and interact with Awesome Indie. This includes your IP address, device name, operating system version, browser configuration, time and date of use, and other analytical data.

AI moderation

Content submissions are reviewed by our AI, which decides on approval or rejection. If you believe a decision was made in error, you can contact us via email or Twitter to appeal.

Information usage

Improving user experience

We use the collected data to improve our services, personalize your experience, and enhance our platform's functionality.

Analytics and marketing

We utilize data for analytics purposes to understand user behavior, preferences, and trends to enhance our offerings. This may involve third-party services such as Google Analytics and Hotjar.

AI moderation

Data is used to train and improve our AI moderation systems.

Security and fraud prevention

Information collected is also used for security purposes and to prevent fraudulent activities on the platform.

User rights and choices

Access and update your information

You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings.

Data deletion

You can request to delete your account and all associated data by using the account settings or by contacting us directly.

Opt-out of communications

You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by adjusting your account settings.

Third-party services

Awesome Indie may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. The privacy practices of these sites are their own, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

We use third-party service providers for various functions, including analytics, email marketing, and advertising. Below are the links to their privacy policies:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense
• Mailchimp
• Hotjar
• Microsoft Clarity

We improve our products and advertising by using Microsoft Clarity to see how you use our website. By using our site, you agree that we and Microsoft can collect and use this data.

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us recognize you, track your activity, and improve your user experience.

Types of cookies used

• Authentication cookies: To verify user identity during login and to remember user sessions.
• Analytics cookies: To gather information on how you use our website to improve our services.
• Third-party cookies: For third-party services that help us enhance functionality and advertising.

Managing cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies. Please note that this may prevent you from fully utilizing our website.

Security

We prioritize your data security and use a combination of encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments to protect your information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data retention and deletion

• Retention: Personal data is retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services.
• Deletion: Upon request or account deactivation, we will delete your personal data, except where retention is required by law or necessary for our legitimate business purposes.

Credits

Robot logo designed by Font Awesome. Diploma icons created by Freepik. Party icons created by Smashicons.

Changes

We may update this privacy policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for any changes.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].