Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DevClient ("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 client management platform and services.

By accessing or using DevClient, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address, password)
• Complete your profile (phone number, company name, address)
• Create or manage clients, projects, and invoices
• Communicate with us or other users through our platform
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

2.2 Information from Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive the following information from Google:

• Email address: Used to identify your account and for communication
• Name: Used to personalize your experience
• Profile picture: Displayed on your account profile

We do not receive or store your Google password. Authentication is handled securely through Google's OAuth 2.0 protocol.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, timestamps)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative notifications (security alerts, updates)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
• Team Members: Within your organization with team members you have invited
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records for audit purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Revoke Access: Disconnect third-party services (like Google) from your account

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@devclient.com or through your account settings.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services:

• Google: For authentication (OAuth 2.0)
• Stripe: For payment processing
• Supabase: For database hosting
• Vercel: For application hosting

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

10. Children's Privacy

DevClient is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

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 this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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