Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Introduction

DevPost ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and tool located at www.devpost.dev (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service. By accessing and using DevPost, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Client-Side Processing: DevPost is designed to process all your content locally in your web browser. We do NOT send your pasted content, project names, or generated posts to any server. The transformation from README/changelog to LinkedIn posts happens entirely on your machine using JavaScript running in your browser.

No User Accounts: We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide personal information to use DevPost. You can use the tool completely anonymously.

Local Storage: We use your browser's localStorage to save only your theme preference (light/dark mode) and draft content you're actively working on. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. Third-Party Services

Google Fonts: DevPost uses Google Fonts for typography. When you load the page, your browser makes requests to fonts.googleapis.com. Google may collect limited analytics about font usage. See Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense: DevPost uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads relevant to your interests. Google Ads uses DoubleClick cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Google Analytics (Optional): If implemented, Google Analytics collects anonymous usage statistics to help us improve the website. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads or https://www.aboutads.info/choices

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

DevPost uses the following cookies and tracking technologies:

• localStorage: For storing your theme preference and draft content
• Google AdSense Cookies: For serving targeted advertisements
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

4. How We Use Your Information

Since we collect minimal data, we use it only for:

• Providing the DevPost tool functionality (client-side processing)
• Storing your preferences and draft work in localStorage
• Displaying relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form (email only)

5. Data Security

Your data is secure because it never leaves your browser. We do not store your content on any server. When you close your browser or clear localStorage, your data is permanently removed from local storage. No one but you has access to the information you process with DevPost.

6. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU Users): If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of access: You can request information about what data we hold about you
• Right of rectification: You can request corrections to your data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing

Since we don't collect or store personal data on our servers, most of these rights are automatically satisfied. Your local browser data can be cleared anytime through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

DevPost is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to DevPost should contact us immediately at hello@devpost.dev

8. Contact Us About Privacy

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

• Email: hello@devpost.dev
• Address: Available upon request

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of DevPost following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.