SellMyCode.Net is committed to protecting the personal data of our users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This GDPR Privacy Policy applies to users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) and outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. By using SellMyCode.net, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Data Controller
SellMyCode.net, operated by [SellMyCode], is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://sellmycode.net/contact
We collect and process the following personal data to provide our services:
2.1. Data You Provide
Account Information: Name, email address, and contact details provided during account registration.
Payment Information: Billing details (e.g., credit card or PayPal information) processed through secure third-party payment providers.
User-Generated Content: Information submitted when listing source code, such as project descriptions or profile details.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and IP address.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected via cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage (see Section 7 for details).
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as per GDPR:
Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): To provide our services, such as account management, transaction processing, and source code verification.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To improve our platform, analyze usage, and prevent fraud, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.
Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For optional activities, such as marketing communications or certain cookies, where you provide explicit consent.
Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): To comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.
We process your personal data to:
Facilitate account creation, source code transactions, and customer support.
Verify and review submitted source code for quality and compliance.
Communicate with you about your account, transactions, or platform updates.
Enhance user experience and optimize our services through analytics.
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We share your personal data only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers) who assist in operating our platform, bound by GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or regulatory request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with safeguards to protect your data.
With Your Consent: For public profile details or other purposes where you explicitly consent.
For users in the EU/EEA, data may be transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to servers in the United States). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with third-party processors.
Ensuring recipient countries have adequate data protection standards.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:
Account data is retained while your account is active and for up to 6 years thereafter to comply with tax and legal obligations.
Transaction data is retained for 7 years to meet financial and legal requirements.
Usage data is retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your data (see Section 8).
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze platform performance. You can manage your cookie preferences via:
Cookie Consent Banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies when you visit our site.
Browser Settings: Disable cookies, though this may affect functionality.
Essential cookies (required for site operation) do not require consent. Non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing) are used only with your explicit consent.
8. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU/EEA user, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right to Access (Article 15): Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification (Article 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’, Article 17): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18): Restrict how we process your data in certain cases.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format or have it transferred to another controller.
Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month, extendable by two months for complex requests.
9. Data Security
We implement GDPR-compliant security measures, including:
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., SSL/TLS for data transmission).
Secure storage of payment information via trusted third-party processors.
Regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
While we take all reasonable measures to protect your data, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Data
SellMyCode.net is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover data from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party services (e.g., payment processors). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before engaging with them.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website, with an updated "Last Updated" date.
13. Complaints
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU/EEA country of residence. However, we encourage you to contact us first at [email protected] to resolve any concerns.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://sellmycode.net/contact
Thank you for choosing SellMyCode.net. We are dedicated to protecting your personal data in compliance with GDPR.