Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect & Why

DEVSTACK is designed from the ground up with data minimization. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide payment details to browse the directory. We only collect the minimal information necessary:

• Community Submissions & Communications: If you voluntarily contact us or suggest a new tool, we collect the details you provide (such as tool name, website link, and your contact email).
• Anonymous Aggregated Metrics: With your cookie consent, we collect aggregate, non-personally identifiable metrics (such as tool category searches and link clicks) to ensure popular and broken links are properly cataloged.
• Standard Server Logs: Standard server connection details (such as HTTP request headers, IP address, and browser user-agent) are processed strictly for firewall defense and DDoS prevention.

2. Cookies & Analytics Disclosure

We provide transparent and customizable cookie controls for all visitors:

• Essential Cookies: Used strictly to remember your UI theme preferences and store your cookie consent selection.
• Google Analytics (G-TYM78EV9S9): When enabled, Google Analytics captures standard pageview counts and traffic referrals with IP anonymization activated.
• Consent Lifespan: If you select “Accept All”, consent is remembered for 72 hours. If you select “Essential Only”, tracking telemetry is restricted and your choice is remembered for 24 hours. You can adjust your choices anytime via the “Cookie Preferences” link in our footer.

3. How Information Is Used & No-Sale Commitment

We process information solely to maintain, secure, and improve the quality of our developer index.

4. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliant)

Under applicable international privacy laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you retain the right to:

• Request disclosure of what data (if any) is associated with your communication.
• Request immediate deletion or correction of any submitted tool proposal or email inquiry.
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies and analytics at any time.

5. Third-Party Websites & External Links

DEVSTACK provides direct outgoing links to hundreds of independent open-source projects, APIs, and cloud services. We have no responsibility or control over how third-party platforms handle your privacy or data. We strongly encourage you to inspect the privacy statements of any external tool you explore.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory standards or directory features. Revisions will be reflected with an updated date at the top of this page.