Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DevAPI Host ("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 API hosting platform.

Our Commitment: We believe in transparency and will never sell your personal data to third parties. This policy explains exactly how we handle your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

Create or modify your account
Use our API hosting services
Contact us for support
Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
Participate in surveys or feedback sessions
Attend our webinars or events

Personal Information:

Name and contact information
Email address
Google OAuth2 profile information
Billing and payment information
Professional information (company, role)
Profile photos and avatars
Communication preferences

Technical Information:

API usage data and logs
Application performance metrics
Device and browser information
IP addresses and location data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Error logs and debugging information
Feature usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and send related information
Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
Comply with legal obligations
Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Conduct research and development to improve our platform

4. Google OAuth2 Integration

When you connect your Google account, we access and use information in accordance with Google's OAuth2 policies:

Profile Information:

Used for account creation and personalization

Email:

Used for account verification and communications

Cloud Platform:

Used to deploy and manage your applications

Drive:

Used for secure backup of deployment configurations

Calendar:

Used for deployment scheduling and notifications

Analytics:

Used to provide usage insights and performance metrics

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy:

Service Providers:

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
Payment processing companies
Email service providers
Analytics and monitoring services
Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, including:

Compliance with legal processes
Protection of our rights and property
Prevention of fraud or security threats
Protection of user safety

Business Transfers:

Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Consent:

We may share information with your consent or at your direction

6. Data Security

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

Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Regular security assessments and penetration testing
Multi-factor authentication and access controls
Employee training on data protection practices
Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols
Regular security updates and patch management
Network security monitoring and intrusion detection
Secure development practices and code reviews

Security Standards: We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and follow industry best practices for data protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics and service improvement
Support Communications: Retained for 5 years for quality assurance
Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law
Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or for 3 years of inactivity

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 for such transfers, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection laws
Certification under recognized privacy frameworks
Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access:

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy of the data we hold about you

Correction:

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion:

Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations

Portability:

Request a copy of your information in a portable, machine-readable format

Opt-out:

Opt out of certain communications and data processing activities

Restriction:

Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

Objection:

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. Our cookies include:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. California Privacy Rights

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

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information held by us
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

13. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those outlined in Section 9 above. Our lawful basis for processing includes:

Contract: Processing necessary for service delivery
Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and service improvement
Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending email notifications for material changes
Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.