01Information We Collect
When you create an account, we collect your email address and a username you choose. Your name and website are optional, and we keep them only if you give them. If you sign in with Google or GitHub, we receive your email address, your name and your profile picture from that account, and nothing else. We do not collect phone numbers or payment information (the service is free).
We also collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. These are used solely for security monitoring and to diagnose technical issues.
02How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To send transactional emails (password resets, account confirmation)
- To display your public contributor profile and rank
- To improve the quality and performance of our platform
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
03Data Storage
Your account data is stored in a private database on our server. We apply industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (TLS) and hashed passwords. We do not store passwords in plain text.
04Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process limited data:
hosts our server and database, in Sydney, Australia.
carries every request to the site and blocks attacks along the way. It also counts page views without cookies. Like any network a page passes through, it sees your IP address.
counts visits and the pages people read, only if you accept analytics cookies. It never receives your account details.
only if you choose to sign in with one of them. They tell us who you are; we never see your password there.
sends our account emails, such as email confirmation and password resets.
05Cookies
We use three cookies of our own: two the site needs to work, and one that remembers light or dark mode. Google Analytics cookies are set only if you say yes. We do not use advertising cookies.
tokenlv_oauththeme_ga, _ga_<id>You can change your answer at any time with Cookies at the bottom of every page. Saying no removes the analytics cookies that are already there.
Your cookie answer stays in your browser, on your own device, and is never sent to us.
06Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and all associated data
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@serpcrest.com and we will respond within 7 business days.
07Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, we will remove all personal information within 30 days.
08Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the platform. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
09Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy, contact us at hello@serpcrest.com.