Overview
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives California residents specific rights over their personal information. DevPass complies with CCPA and CPRA requirements.
This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have as a California resident.
Categories of Data We Collect
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email address, account username | Yes |
| Professional information | Job title, skills, work history, GitHub profile | Yes |
| Internet activity | Pages visited, features used, browser type, IP address | Yes |
| Geolocation data | Country/region (derived from IP address) | Yes |
| Employment information | Employer, job title, employment history | Yes (if provided) |
| Education information | Degrees, certifications, training | Yes (if provided) |
| Sensory information | Photographs or profile pictures | No |
| Financial information | Payment card details (for future paid features) | No (yet) |
Business Purposes
We collect and use personal information for the following business purposes:
- Providing services: Operating, maintaining, and improving the DevPass platform.
- Account management: Creating and managing your account and Developer Passport.
- Security: Detecting fraud, protecting against unauthorized access, and ensuring platform security.
- Analytics: Understanding how users interact with the platform to improve features and user experience.
- Communication: Sending account-related notifications, product updates, and (with consent) marketing communications.
- Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Your Rights Under CCPA
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to know
You have the right to request that we disclose:
- The categories of personal information we collect about you.
- The sources from which we collect your personal information.
- The business or commercial purposes for collecting your information.
- The categories of third parties with whom we share your information.
- The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to delete
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. We will comply unless an exception applies (e.g., we need the information to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, or comply with a legal obligation).
Right to correct
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information. You can update most information directly through your DevPass account settings.
Right to opt out of sale
We do not sell your personal information. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
We do not use sensitive personal information (as defined by CCPA) for purposes other than providing our services. You may request that we limit the use of any sensitive personal information you have provided.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. Specifically, we will not:
- Deny you access to DevPass.
- Charge different prices or rates.
- Provide a different level or quality of service.
- Suggest that you will receive a different price or quality of service.
Financial Incentive Programs
DevPass does not currently offer financial incentive programs that require your personal information. If this changes, we will provide clear notice and obtain your opt-in consent as required by CCPA.
Verifying Your Identity
To protect your privacy, we must verify your identity before fulfilling CCPA requests. We may ask you to:
- Confirm your email address (we will send a verification link).
- Provide additional identifying information that matches our records.
- Answer security questions related to your account.
We will respond to verified requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension and the reason.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make CCPA requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written authorization signed by you, and we may still verify your identity directly.
Contact
To exercise your CCPA rights or ask questions:
- Email: devpassofficial@gmail.com
- Online: devpass.com/contact
- Toll-free: Available upon request
We will not charge different prices or provide different quality of service based on your exercise of CCPA rights.