Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
At ProjectHunter, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, profile photo
- Profile Information: Bio, skills, company name, website URL
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed by third-party providers)
- Content: Bounty descriptions, submissions, messages, reviews, and feedback
- Communications: Support requests, emails, and other correspondence
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks, and interactions
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address
- Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social Login: Name, email, and profile photo from Google, GitHub, or Twitter
- Payment Processors: Transaction status and limited payment details
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the platform
- Process transactions and send related information
- Create and manage your account
- Connect Bounty Posters with Hunters
- Send administrative notifications and updates
- Respond to customer service requests
- Improve and personalize user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
3. AI Features & Data Processing
ProjectHunter uses AI-powered features. When you use these features:
- Your input (prompts, descriptions) may be sent to third-party AI providers
- AI providers may process this data according to their own privacy policies
- We do not use your personal data to train AI models
- AI-generated content is not stored unless you explicitly save it
- You can opt out of AI features while still using the core platform
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information with:
4.1 Other Users
Your public profile, bounties, submissions, and reviews are visible to other users as part of platform functionality.
4.2 Service Providers
Third parties that help us operate the platform (hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery).
4.3 Legal Requirements
When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
4.4 Business Transfers
In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets, with continued protection of your data.
✓ We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (authentication, security)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, language)
- Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with the platform
- Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance even after account deletion. Transaction records are retained as required by financial regulations.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@projecthunter.ai
9. Children's Privacy
ProjectHunter is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this policy.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@projecthunter.ai
Address: ProjectHunter Privacy Team