Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-02-20

Welcome to kicks.dev ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

Name (if provided)
Email address
Password (hashed and stored securely)

b. Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe). We do not store credit card details.

c. Usage Data

API usage statistics (requests, endpoints accessed)
IP address
User-agent
Browser information

d. Logs & Analytics

Server logs (for security and debugging)
Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain kicks.dev services
To monitor and prevent abuse of our API
To improve our platform’s performance and security
To process payments and provide billing information
To comply with legal obligations
To communicate with users regarding updates, service notifications, or support requests

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Payment processors (Stripe) for handling transactions.
Analytics providers (Google Analytics) to track and analyze usage trends.
Hosting providers (Hetzner and Netcup) for data storage and platform functionality.
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain user data as follows:

Account data: Stored until the account is deleted.
Usage data: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics.
Billing records: Retained for tax and compliance purposes as required by law.
Logs: Stored for debugging and security monitoring, typically deleted within 90 days.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Encrypted storage for sensitive data
Regular security audits and monitoring
Strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access

6. User Rights & Data Deletion

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & correction: Request a copy or update of your data.
Data deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data via email at [insert contact email].
Opt-out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

7. Cookies

We use cookies for session management and analytics. By using kicks.dev, you consent to cookie usage.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@kicks.dev
Website: https://kicks.dev