Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• GitHub username and associated data when you connect your GitHub account
• Authentication tokens from GitHub (OAuth)

Portfolio Content

Information you provide when creating portfolios:

• Personal details (name, contact information, professional summary)
• Educational background and work experience
• Skills, projects, and achievements
• Portfolio customization preferences (themes, layouts)

Uploaded Files

• Resumes (PDF format)
• Certificates and credentials
• Profile images and project screenshots
• Other portfolio-related documents

Technical Information

• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Error logs and performance data

Service Delivery

• Create and manage your portfolio websites
• Generate GitHub repositories and enable GitHub Pages hosting
• Process and parse resume data using AI technology
• Store and serve your uploaded assets via secure CDN
• Provide live preview functionality

Communication

• Send account-related notifications and updates
• Respond to support inquiries and feedback
• Notify about significant service changes or Terms updates
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Monitor performance and fix technical issues
• Understand user needs for future development
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

Gemini AI Integration

We use Google's Gemini AI to parse and structure resume content for automatic portfolio population. When you upload a resume:

• Your resume content is temporarily processed by Gemini AI
• The AI extracts structured data (education, experience, skills, etc.)
• Processed data is returned to populate your portfolio fields
• We do not retain raw resume content in AI processing systems

GitHub Integration

When you connect your GitHub account:

• We access your GitHub profile information
• We create repositories specifically for your portfolios
• We commit portfolio files to these designated repositories
• We enable GitHub Pages hosting for public portfolio access
• We do not access or modify any other repositories

Cloudinary Asset Storage

Uploaded assets are stored using Cloudinary services:

• Files are stored securely on Cloudinary's CDN
• Public URLs are generated for portfolio integration
• Assets are optimized for web delivery
• Storage and access logs are maintained by Cloudinary

Storage Locations

• Portfolio data is stored in secure databases
• Assets are stored on Cloudinary's global CDN
• GitHub repositories are hosted on GitHub's infrastructure
• All data storage complies with industry security standards

Security Measures

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission
• Secure authentication using OAuth standards
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure handling of authentication tokens and credentials

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us at opusforge1978@gmail.com.

We Do NOT Share Your Data Except:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
• Service Providers: Third-party services necessary for platform functionality (GitHub, Cloudinary, Gemini AI)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court orders, or legal processes
• Safety and Security: To protect our users, platform integrity, or investigate violations

Public Information

Your portfolio content becomes publicly accessible when you:

• Create a portfolio (hosted on GitHub Pages with public URL)
• Share portfolio URLs with others
• Upload assets that generate publicly accessible Cloudinary URLs

Data Access and Control

• Access: View and download your portfolio data at any time
• Update: Modify your portfolio information and account details
• Delete: Remove specific portfolio content or delete entire portfolios
• Export: Download your portfolio data for external use

Account Deletion

You may request complete account deletion by emailing opusforge1978@gmail.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request." We will:

• Delete all portfolio data from our databases
• Remove uploaded assets from Cloudinary storage
• Delete GitHub repositories created through OpusForge (with your confirmation)
• Process your request within 30 days

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Choose notification frequency and types
• Unsubscribe from promotional emails (account-related emails may continue for service functionality)

OpusForge is designed to be safe for users 13 years and older. We take special precautions regarding children's privacy:

Age Requirements

• Users must be at least 13 years old
• Users under 13 may only use the service with parental involvement and consent
• We encourage parental guidance for users between 13-18

Parental Controls

Parents or guardians may:

• Request information about their child's account
• Request deletion of their child's data
• Contact us about privacy concerns at opusforge1978@gmail.com

OpusForge operates globally and may transfer your data across international borders:

• Our primary operations are based in India
• Third-party services (GitHub, Cloudinary, Google) may process data in various countries
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• Data transfers comply with applicable privacy regulations

Essential Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic functionality and preferences
• Performance monitoring and error tracking

Analytics and Performance

We may collect anonymized usage data to:

• Understand feature usage and user behavior
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Improve platform performance and user experience

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will notify you via email or platform notification
• Your continued use of OpusForge after changes constitutes acceptance
• We encourage periodic review of this policy

For users in the European Union, we process personal data based on:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide portfolio building services you've requested
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to specific data processing (like AI resume parsing)
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure security, and provide customer support
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

EU users have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

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

Specific Privacy Requests

For specific privacy requests, please use these subject lines:

• "Data Access Request" - to access your personal data
• "Account Deletion Request" - to delete your account and data
• "Child Privacy Concern" - for concerns about users under 13
• "GDPR Request" - for EU user rights requests
• "Privacy Policy Question" - for general privacy inquiries