Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PG Intel ("we", "us", "our") operates the pgintel.dev website and the PG Intel mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, company name, and job title when you create an account.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details, processed securely by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns within the Service.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers (for mobile applications).
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.

2.3 Mobile Application

When you use our mobile application, we may additionally collect push notification tokens (with your consent), app version and crash reports, and mobile network information. We do not access your contacts, camera, microphone, location, or photo library.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To process transactions and send billing-related communications
• To send you product updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To monitor usage patterns and optimize performance
• To detect, prevent, and address security incidents or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (hosting, payment processing, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data About Third-Party Companies

The Service aggregates and displays publicly available data about companies, technologies, and developer ecosystems. This data is sourced from public APIs, open-source repositories, job boards, and public forums. PG Intel does not collect or store private or proprietary information about the companies displayed in the Service.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to authenticate sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage. Specifically:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Service is used. You can opt out via your browser settings.

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party ad trackers.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+), encrypted storage for sensitive data, access controls and authentication, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., billing records).

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pgintel.dev. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice in the Service at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.