Privacy Policy for TeamFinder

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

Introduction

BuildCore Labs ("we," "our," or "us") operates the TeamFinder mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register and use TeamFinder, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, full name
• Profile Information: University, bio, interests, skills, gender, avatar selection
• Social Links: GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, GeeksforGeeks, CodinGame, portfolio URLs (optional)
• Team Information: Team names, descriptions, categories, required skills
• Chat Messages: Messages sent within team chats
• Application Data: Team applications and their status

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Usage Data: App features used, interaction patterns
• Authentication Data: Google Sign-In tokens (handled securely by Google)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Enable team creation and discovery
• Facilitate communication between team members
• Send notifications about team activities
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Storage and Security

• All data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL database)
• We implement industry-standard security measures including:
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Row-level security policies
  • Secure authentication via Supabase Auth
  • Regular security updates
• Chat messages are stored encrypted in our database
• We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes

Third-Party Services

TeamFinder integrates with the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Google Sign-In: Authentication (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notifications

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View your personal information
• Update: Edit your profile information at any time
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications in app settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at: buildcore.apps@gmail.com

Data Retention

• Active account data is retained while your account is active
• Deleted accounts and associated data are permanently removed within 30 days
• Chat messages in teams you've left remain visible to other team members

Children's Privacy

TeamFinder is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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 in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes