Privacy Policy

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or submit a portfolio, we collect:

• •Full name and email address
• •Profile picture (if provided)
• •LinkedIn profile URL
• •Current and previous company information
• •Portfolio website URL
• •Professional role and bio (if provided)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our platform:

• •IP address and general location data
• •Browser type and version
• •Device information and screen resolution
• •Pages visited and time spent on pages
• •Referral sources and navigation paths
• •Cookie data and session information

1.3 Usage Analytics

We track portfolio engagement metrics including:

• •Portfolio views and click-through rates
• •Search queries and filter preferences
• •Bookmark and favorite interactions
• •Time spent viewing specific portfolios

2.1 Platform Operations

We use your information to:

• •Create and manage your account
• •Display your portfolio to the design community
• •Process portfolio submissions and reviews
• •Enable portfolio discovery through search and filters
• •Communicate important updates and notifications

2.2 Improvement and Analytics

Your data helps us improve our platform by:

• •Analyzing user behavior and preferences
• •Optimizing portfolio discovery algorithms
• •Identifying popular design trends and styles
• •Improving user experience and interface design
• •Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity

2.3 Marketing and Communication

With your consent, we may:

• •Send newsletters featuring curated portfolios
• •Notify you about Portfolio of the Month features
• •Share design community updates and events
• •Send promotional offers and platform updates

3.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our platform:

• •Your name, profile picture, and professional role
• •Portfolio website URL and description
• •Company affiliations (current and previous)
• •LinkedIn profile link
• •Portfolio views and engagement metrics
• •Open to work status (if enabled)

3.2 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with trusted service providers:

• •Authentication services (Google OAuth for login)
• •Analytics platforms (for usage insights)
• •Email service providers (for newsletters and notifications)
• •Cloud storage providers (for image hosting)
• •Payment processors (for premium features, if applicable)

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by:

• •Legal obligations and court orders
• •Protecting rights, property, or safety
• •Enforcing our Terms of Service
• •Preventing fraud or security threats

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of any such change via email or prominent notice on our platform.

4.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• •Access all personal data we hold about you
• •Update or correct inaccurate information
• •Request a copy of your data in portable format
• •View your portfolio submission status and history

4.2 Deletion and Restriction

You can request to:

• •Delete your account and associated data
• •Remove your portfolio from public display
• •Opt-out of marketing communications
• •Restrict processing of your personal data

4.3 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• •Right to data portability
• •Right to object to processing
• •Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
• •Right to withdraw consent at any time

4.4 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

• •Know what personal information is collected
• •Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• •Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• •Request deletion of personal information
• •Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

4.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@techarion.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

5.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• •SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• •Secure password hashing and storage
• •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• •Access controls and authentication requirements
• •Automated backups and disaster recovery plans
• •Employee training on data protection

5.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• •Your account remains active
• •Required to provide our services
• •Necessary to comply with legal obligations
• •Needed to resolve disputes and enforce agreements

5.3 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• •Notify affected users within 72 hours
• •Report the breach to relevant authorities
• •Provide details about compromised information
• •Offer guidance on protective measures

6.1 Types of Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• •Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
• •Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
• •Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• •Marketing cookies: Personalize content and advertisements (with consent)

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• •Browser settings to block or delete cookies
• •Our cookie consent banner preferences
• •Third-party opt-out tools for analytics
• •Privacy-focused browser extensions

6.3 Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we will not track your browsing behavior for advertising purposes.

7.1 External Portfolio Links

Our platform displays links to external portfolio websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

7.2 Social Media Integration

We may integrate with social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) for:

• •Social login and authentication
• •Sharing portfolios on social networks
• •Displaying social media profile links

These integrations are governed by the respective platform's privacy policies. We do not have access to your social media account credentials.

BestPortfolio.in is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@techarion.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.

BestPortfolio.in operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:

• •Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• •Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection
• •Consent for transfers where required by law

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. When we make significant changes, we will:

• •Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page
• •Notify you via email (if you have an account)
• •Display a prominent notice on our platform
• •Request your consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email

info@techarion.com

General Inquiries

info@techarion.com

Data Protection Officer

info@techarion.com

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.