Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
At SkillMap ("we", "us"), we prioritize the privacy of our developer community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and desktop application.
1. Our Core Privacy Philosophy
Local-First: Our desktop application is designed to run locally on your machine. Your private code, project files, and API keys stored within your local environment are never transmitted to our servers.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Website Visitors
When you visit skillmap.com, we may collect anonymous usage data (via Cloudflare Web Analytics) such as:
- Browser type and version.
- Referring site.
- Date and time of visit.
- Pages viewed (e.g., popular skills).
This data does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and is used solely to improve platform performance.
2.2 Desktop App Users
When you use the SkillMap Desktop App, we may collect:
- Telemetry Data: Anonymous statistics on app usage (e.g., "Install Button Clicked", "App Crash Report"). You can opt-out of this in the app settings.
- Account Info: If you sign up for SkillMap Pro, we collect your email address and payment history (processed securely via Stripe).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
- Improve user experience and fix bugs.
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse (e.g., detecting malicious skill uploads).
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party service providers necessary to run our business:
- Cloudflare: For hosting, CDN, and security protection.
- Stripe: For payment processing (we do not store credit card numbers).
- GitHub: For authentication (via OAuth) if you choose to log in with GitHub.
5. Your Data Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.