Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RealGreatDevs (“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 platform and services. RealGreatDevs is a data-driven hiring platform that helps companies find, evaluate, and connect with software developers through GitHub analysis and professional networking data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration information (name, email address, password)
• Organization details and team member information
• Job opening descriptions and hiring requirements
• Notes and candidate evaluations
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications with our support team

2.2 Publicly Available Developer Information

We collect and analyze publicly available information from:

• GitHub public profiles, repositories, and contribution data
• LinkedIn professional profiles (where publicly accessible)
• Developer portfolio websites and professional links
• Open source project contributions and community activity

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data and platform interactions
• Device information and browser details
• IP addresses and geographic location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our hiring platform services
• Analyze GitHub repositories to extract technical skills and experience levels
• Verify contact information and maintain data accuracy
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications and updates
• Improve our platform through usage analytics
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly consent, such as when you unlock developer profiles for hiring purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers including:

• Stripe for payment processing
• Cloud hosting providers for data storage and processing
• Email service providers for communications
• Analytics providers for platform improvement

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade protection
• Employee training on data protection best practices

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Management

• Access and update your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Opt out of marketing communications
• Manage notification preferences
• Control how we contact you

6.3 Developer Profile Opt-Out

If you are a developer and wish to have your publicly available information removed from our platform, you can contact us at privacy@realgreatdevs.com with your GitHub username and email address.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

7.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

• Categories of personal information we collect
• Sources of personal information
• Business purposes for collecting information
• Categories of third parties with whom we share information

7.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

7.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

7.4 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

7.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@realgreatdevs.com or through our platform. We will verify your identity before processing requests.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:

• Account information: Until account deletion plus 30 days
• Developer profiles: Continuously updated from public sources
• Usage data: 2 years for analytics purposes
• Payment information: As required by financial regulations

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our platform and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 4, 2026 and applies to all information collected by RealGreatDevs.