Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At Makerora, we are committed to protecting your privacy. When you interact with our platform, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Email address, username, and profile information you provide when creating an account.
• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and navigation paths collected automatically via cookies to improve user experience.
• Content Data: Products, descriptions, and comments you publicly submit to the directory.

2. How We Use Your Data

The information we collect is used primarily to provide and improve the Makerora platform. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Authenticate your account and maintain session security.
• Process your upvotes, product submissions, and comments.
• Send critical service updates, newsletters (if opted-in), and notification emails.
• Analyze platform traffic to optimize site performance and feature development.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (like Supabase for database hosting or Vercel for web hosting) who assist us in operating the platform.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety and rights of Makerora, our users, or the general public.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Makerora uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to store your preferences and authenticate your sessions. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can manage your profile data directly from your account settings. If you wish to completely delete your account and associated data, please contact our support team.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure authentication via Supabase, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.