1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Profile information (name, title, bio, skills, etc.)
• Portfolio content (text, images, links, projects)
• Usage data (how you interact with our service)
• Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Generate AI-powered content suggestions for your portfolio
• Host and display your published portfolios
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Communicate with you about service updates and features
• Prevent fraud and ensure service security

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Portfolios: Content you choose to publish will be publicly accessible
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use local storage for temporary data and secure cloud storage for persistent data. While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your profile information
• Download your portfolio data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control the visibility of your portfolio (public/private)
• Opt out of non-essential communications

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use local storage and session storage to remember your preferences and maintain your session. We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our service, but we prioritize user privacy and do not track users across other websites.

7. AI and Content Generation

Our AI-powered content generation features analyze your profile information to create personalized suggestions. This processing happens securely and your data is not used to train external AI models or shared with AI service providers.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@shown.to
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