Welcome to TinkerAtlas ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at tinkeratlas.com (the "Service").

TinkerAtlas is a global community platform that connects makers, creators, and innovators worldwide. We provide tools for showcasing projects, networking with fellow makers, and discovering trends in the maker community.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

• OAuth Providers: Profile information from Google when you sign in with OAuth
• Other Users: Information when others mention or interact with you
• Public Sources: Publicly available maker community information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: Create and manage your account, display your profile, and enable platform features
• Connect Makers: Show your location on the global maker map and suggest relevant connections
• Personalization: Customize your feed, recommend projects, and tailor content to your interests
• Communications: Send notifications, updates, security alerts, and optional newsletters
• Analytics and Improvements: Understand usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Safety and Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect user accounts
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Gamification: Track achievements, calculate XP, and maintain leaderboards

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We share information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

Public Information

Your public profile, posts, and projects are visible to all users. Your location (if enabled) appears on the maker map.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties:

• Supabase (database and authentication)
• Vercel (hosting and deployment)
• Mapbox (mapping services)
• Email service providers (for notifications)
• Analytics providers (anonymized data only)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred with appropriate notice.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS
• Access Controls: Role-based access control and authentication for all system access
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for the Service
• Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant platforms
• Incident Response: Procedures in place for security incident handling

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to using commercially reasonable efforts.

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access and Portability

You can access, download, or export your data through your account settings.

Correction

You can update or correct your information at any time through your profile settings.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained for legal compliance.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of non-essential emails and manage notification preferences in your settings.

Location Services

You can disable location sharing at any time, though this may limit map-based features.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, typically for up to 90 days.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for authentication, security, and basic platform functionality. These cannot be disabled.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings, language preferences, and display options.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our Service to improve functionality.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

TinkerAtlas serves a global community. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

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