Open Source Connect Community (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is used, and the rights you have regarding your data.
When you join or interact with Open Source Connect Community, we may collect basic personal information such as your name or display name, social media handles including GitHub, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X, and any profile details you choose to make public. We may also collect information related to your participation in community activities, such as events, contributions, or roles. We only collect information that is necessary to operate and improve our community initiatives.
The information we collect is used to manage and identify community members, highlight contributors, mentors, and leaders, enable collaboration on open-source projects, and communicate updates, events, and opportunities. It also helps us improve our programs and overall community experience.
Some information, such as your name and GitHub or other social handles, may be visible to other community members or displayed on our platforms to recognize contributions and support open collaboration. You remain in control of what information you choose to share.
As a global community, user information may be processed or stored in countries outside your own. When transferring data internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.
For users located in North America, we process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant federal or state regulations. Users have the right to know what personal information is collected, how it is used, and to request access, correction, or deletion of their data. Where applicable, users may also opt out of certain data uses. We do not sell personal information and only use data for community-related purposes as outlined in this policy.
For users located in Europe, we process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related local laws. Our lawful bases for processing include user consent, legitimate interests related to community operations, and compliance with legal obligations. European users have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their personal data, as well as the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
You have the right to request access to your personal data, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent for data usage where applicable. These requests can be made by contacting us directly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at hello@osconnect.org.
Together, we aim to build open-source projects that are ethical, inclusive, collaborative, and impactful on a global scale.