Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/29/2025

1. Introduction

RealmKit ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform for publishing, sharing, and downloading development templates, code repositories, and related digital assets.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Username and profile information
  • Password (encrypted and hashed)
  • Profile picture (if provided)
  • Contact information for support requests

2.2 Content and Usage Data

  • Realms (templates and code) you publish
  • Descriptions, documentation, and metadata
  • Comments, reviews, and ratings
  • Download and usage statistics
  • Favorites, stars, and interaction history

2.3 Technical Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Access times and referrer URLs
  • CLI usage patterns and authentication tokens
  • API usage logs for security and performance

2.4 Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions and authentication
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze platform usage and performance
  • Provide personalized content recommendations

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Platform Operations

  • Provide access to RealmKit services and features
  • Authenticate users and maintain security
  • Process and distribute published content
  • Enable community features and interactions
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance

3.2 Communication

  • Send account verification and security notifications
  • Notify about platform updates and new features
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries
  • Send administrative emails (with opt-out options)

3.3 Platform Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Develop new features based on user needs
  • Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
  • Train AI/ML models for content recommendations and quality assessment
  • Aggregate anonymized data for research and development

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

  • Username, profile picture, and public profile information
  • Published Realms and their descriptions
  • Public comments, reviews, and ratings
  • Publication dates and download counts
  • Organization memberships (if public)

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third parties for:

  • Cloud hosting and storage (AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics and monitoring tools
  • Payment processing (if applicable)
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations and court orders
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • Protect the safety of users and the public

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
  • Authentication: Secure password hashing and API token management
  • Access Controls: Role-based permissions and audit logging
  • Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Incident Response: Procedures for handling security breaches

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion for legal compliance.

6.2 Published Content: Realms remain available publicly unless explicitly removed by the author or for policy violations.

6.3 Usage Logs: Technical logs retained for up to 12 months for security and performance analysis.

6.4 Email Communications: Marketing emails can be unsubscribed at any time; transactional emails retained as needed.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Update or correct your account information
  • Download your data in a portable format
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Control privacy settings and data sharing preferences

7.2 Communication Preferences

  • Opt out of marketing and promotional emails
  • Control notification settings
  • Manage cookie preferences

7.3 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations.

8. International Data Transfers

RealmKit operates globally and may transfer your information to servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant privacy authorities
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9. Children's Privacy

RealmKit is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

RealmKit may contain links to third-party websites, GitHub repositories, and other external services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our platform
  • Sending email notifications for material changes
  • Providing in-app notifications when appropriate

Your continued use of RealmKit after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@realmkit.com
  • Support: support@realmkit.com
  • Address: RealmKit Privacy Officer, [Company Address]

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days and work to address any concerns you may have about our handling of your personal information.