Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Design n Dev (“we”, “our”, or “us”) handles information in connection with your use of this website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here. This policy applies to the utilization of all services offered on this website, including but not limited to: browsing the homepage, services, and tech stack pages; using the Valentine link feature; using the New Year Resolution service; reading or publishing blogs; viewing portfolio and contact pages; and using the dashboard when you have an account.

2. Utilization of This Website

Our website provides the following services and features. Our privacy practices apply to how we treat data in the context of each:

• General browsing: Home, Services, Tech Stack, Portfolio, and Contact pages can be visited without creating an account. We do not track or store your personal information for these pages beyond what is technically necessary (e.g., server logs).
• Valentine links: If you create a Valentine link (via the dashboard), you provide recipient name, optional email, and message content. This data is used only to generate and deliver the link and optional email. We do not sell or share this data with third parties for marketing.
• New Year Resolution: Resolutions you create are stored in association with your account and are not shared with others. We do not use resolution content for advertising or selling.
• Blogs: Content you publish (when logged in) is stored to display on the site. We do not sell your blog content or use it for advertising purposes.
• Account & dashboard: To use resolutions, Valentine links, or blog publishing, you may sign up and log in. We store only what is needed to provide these features (e.g., email, account-related data).

3. Information We Collect and Use

We collect minimal information necessary to operate the services you use: account credentials and profile information when you register; content you submit (resolutions, Valentine messages, blogs); and technical data such as IP address or browser type where required for security or operation. We do not sell your personal information. We use this information only to provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site operation (e.g., keeping you logged in, preferences). We do not use cookies for third-party advertising or tracking beyond what is needed for the utilization of this website.

5. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Your resolutions, Valentine link content, and blog content are stored securely and are not shared with third parties for marketing. We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data where applicable. For account-related requests, use the contact information below or the options in your dashboard where available.

7. Open Source and Transparency

This project is open source. We are committed to transparency in how the website works and how we handle data. We do not collect, store, or sell your personal information for purposes beyond the utilization of this website and the services described above.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the utilization of your data on this website, you can reach us via the Contact page or at hello@designndev.com.