mAIkerplace Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2026

1. Introduction

mAIkerplace ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by RiskActiv, LLC, a New Hampshire limited liability company. We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace platform at www.maiker.place.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (if using email registration)
• Social Login Information: If you register via GitHub or Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services
• Seller Information: Stripe Connect account details for payment processing
• Profile Information: Bio, avatar (if provided)
• Transaction Information: Purchase history, sales history
• Listing Information: App descriptions, files, pricing

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
• Error Data: Application errors and performance data (via Sentry)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Stripe: Payment and identity verification data for sellers
• GitHub: If you connect GitHub for login or repository import, we receive your profile information and, if authorized, repository data
• Google: If you connect Google for login, we receive your profile information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and abuse
• Enforce rate limits and security measures
• Monitor application errors and performance
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

• Sellers' public profile information is visible to Buyers
• Seller names appear on their listings
• Verification badges indicate linked social accounts
• Reviews and ratings are publicly visible

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform:

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Linked Accounts

5.1 Social Login

You may register or log in using GitHub or Google. When you do so, we receive profile information from those services. This information is used to create and manage your account.

5.2 GitHub Repository Access

If you are a Seller, you may optionally connect your GitHub account with repository access to import Apps directly from your repositories. This requires additional authorization and is separate from login. You can revoke this access at any time through your GitHub settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for legal and tax purposes
• Error Logs: Retained for 90 days
• Rate Limit Data: Retained for 24 hours

We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes after account deletion.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Revoke linked account access (GitHub, Google)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@maiker.place or use the account settings in the Platform.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention

We do not currently use tracking or advertising cookies. We do not sell your data to advertisers.

10. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

mAIkerplace is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

12. International Users

If you access the Platform from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Platform, you consent to this transfer.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. Contact us at privacy@maiker.place to exercise these rights.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: privacy@maiker.place

Operator: RiskActiv, LLC

By using mAIkerplace, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.