Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ChipIt ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by ZuluLabs, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our project management platform at chipit.pro.

By using ChipIt, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register or use ChipIt, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• Account credentials
• Billing and payment information (processed via Stripe)
• Organization or team name

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of access
• Device information and operating system

2.3 Content Data

Information you provide through the platform, such as projects, tasks, comments, notes, files, and time tracking entries.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the ChipIt platform
• Process transactions and manage your subscription
• Send you service-related communications (e.g., notifications, updates)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security breaches
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing via Stripe, email delivery)
• Team members: Other users within your organization who have access based on their role permissions
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request a portable copy of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

ChipIt uses essential cookies required for the platform to function properly (e.g., session cookies and CSRF tokens). We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with or contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

ChipIt is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of ChipIt after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.