Privacy and Terms

Data we collect

• Account details such as email, username, display name, and authentication provider IDs.
• Profile inputs you share including bio, links, product submissions, tags, and discussions.
• Usage signals such as votes, comments, submissions, device type, and rough location from IP for security.
• Diagnostic data from error logs and performance metrics to keep the site stable.

Accounts and Authentication

We offer account access through email and password, email-based sign-in links (magic links), and third-party authentication providers such as Google and GitHub. Passwords are never stored in plain text. They are stored using industry-standard cryptographic hashing with unique salts. For accounts created via Google or GitHub, we do not store a password.

How we use data

• Show leaderboards, prompt libraries, and profiles that reflect community signals.
• Send transactional messages such as verification or security alerts.
• Improve ranking quality and fight abuse by analyzing aggregated signals.
• Operate ads or sponsorship placements without selling your personal data.

Security Measures

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data and maintain service integrity. These measures may include access controls, rate limiting, secure connections (HTTPS), server-side validation, and monitoring. Development-only access mechanisms are not enabled in production environments.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies for authentication, session continuity, and preference storage. We may use privacy-focused analytics to measure traffic and detect abuse. We use anonymized analytics and do not collect personal information. You can clear cookies in your browser to end sessions.

Usage Data and Analytics

To improve the service and understand platform performance, we may collect anonymous or aggregated usage data (for example, page views, clicks, and popularity statistics). This data is used for statistical purposes and is not intended to directly identify individual users.

AI and model usage

We do not sell your personal data to model providers. Public content you publish such as product blurbs or discussions may be processed to improve on-site ranking, summarization, and search quality. You can request removal of your account and associated content where permitted.

Data retention and deletion

We retain account data while your profile is active. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion/erasure of your personal data in accordance with applicable laws (including GDPR and relevant local regulations). We will process verified requests within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests. We may keep limited records for security, compliance, or fraud prevention.

Your choices

• Update your profile and links at any time.
• Request account deletion or content removal by emailing support.
• Opt out of optional communications from settings when available.

Acceptable use

• Do not post illegal, hateful, harassing, or deceptive content.
• Do not spam votes, comments, or submissions or use bots to game rankings.
• Respect intellectual property and only share assets you have rights to publish.

Accounts and security

Keep your credentials secure and notify us of any unauthorized access. We may suspend accounts that violate these terms or abuse the platform.

Content rights

You retain ownership of content you post. By submitting content you grant VibeCodersZone a non exclusive license to display, distribute, and adapt it for product listings, search, and marketing for as long as the content remains on the platform.

Submissions and promotions

Product listings, prompts, and promotions must be accurate and clearly labeled. Sponsored placements must follow the site guidelines. We may remove submissions that are misleading or violate these terms.

Security and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to misuse the Service or attempt to disrupt its security, stability, or data integrity. This includes automated requests, bot activity, manipulation of metrics, unauthorized access attempts, or any actions that interfere with normal operation. We may suspend or terminate access for violations and take appropriate measures to protect the Service.

Service changes and availability

We may modify or discontinue features, rankings, or access at any time. The service is provided as is without warranties of performance or fitness for a particular purpose.

Contact

For privacy or terms questions, reach us at [email protected].