Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Your Code and Data

1.1. Introduction: Vibe Connect is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and, critically, your proprietary codebase. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, especially in the context of AI analysis and engineer matching.

1.2. Scope: This policy applies to all users (Visionaries and Vibe Shippers) and all data submitted to the Vibe Connect platform, including source code and project documentation. This policy applies to all users (Visionaries and Vibe Shippers) and all data submitted to the Vibe Connect platform, including source code and project documentation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Personal Information:

  • Visionaries: Name, contact details, billing information, and company details.
  • Vibe Shippers: Name, contact details, professional history, verified technical skills, and payment information.

2.2. Codebase Data (Proprietary Information):

  • Source code, configuration files, project dependencies, and documentation submitted by Visionaries for analysis and work.

2.3. Platform Usage Data:

  • Interaction data (e.g., time spent on project pages, matching success rates), and technical data (IP address, browser type).

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1. Core Service Delivery:

  • Matching: We use AI to analyze your codebase data to infer the tech stack and project intent, which is then used to match Visionaries with the most qualified Vibe Shippers.
  • Production Gating: Codebase data is used by our automated tools (CI/CD, security scanners) to verify milestone completion.

3.2. Data Moat and Improvement:

  • We use anonymized and aggregated data derived from codebase analysis (e.g., common AI-code failure modes, remediation times) to improve our matching algorithms and workflow templates. Your proprietary source code is never shared or used in a non-aggregated, identifiable form for this purpose.

3.3. Communication:

  • To facilitate communication between Visionaries and Shippers, and to send service updates, security alerts, and billing information.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Codebase Data

4.1. Sharing with Vibe Shippers: Your codebase data is shared only with the specific Vibe Shippers who have been matched to your project and have agreed to strict confidentiality terms.

4.2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).

4.3. No Sale of Code: Vibe Connect will never sell, rent, or trade your proprietary source code to third parties.

5. Data Security and Location

5.1. Security Measures: We implement robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits, to protect your data, especially your codebase, from unauthorized access.

5.2. Data Location: Vibe Connect operates globally, but our core data processing and storage infrastructure will be established in the UAE, reflecting our commitment to the Hub71 ecosystem and regional data security standards.

6. Your Rights

6.1. Access and Control: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Visionaries can control access to their codebase via the platform’s repository connection settings.

6.2. Contact: For any questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@vibeconnect.dev.