Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LMSkills ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

By using LMSkills, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Platform:

• Account information (username, email address, profile information)
• Skills and content you submit, including code, documentation, and metadata
• Comments, ratings, and feedback you provide on skills
• Communications with us through the Platform

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

When you authenticate or link your account using third-party services (such as GitHub), we may receive:

• Your public profile information (name, username, avatar)
• Your email address
• Repository information for skills you submit
• Any other information you authorize the third-party service to share

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Platform:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interaction patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your user account
• Display your public profile and submitted skills
• Enable features such as ratings, comments, and user interactions
• Communicate with you about the Platform, including updates and announcements
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is public and visible to all users and visitors:

• Your profile information (username, avatar, bio)
• Skills you submit, including all associated content and metadata
• Comments and ratings you post
• Your activity on the Platform (submissions, favorites, etc.)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Authentication services (e.g., GitHub OAuth)
• Analytics providers
• Email service providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Governmental requests
• Investigations of potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

4.4 Business Transfers

If LMSkills is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze Platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized features and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Monitoring for security threats

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Platform and its features
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Note that public content you submitted may remain visible even after account deletion.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Platform. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

LMSkills is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services, including GitHub repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Platform or visit our homepage for more information.