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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your data. Effective 10 March 2025 · Last updated April 2026.

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Who We Are

SoftDev is a software development and AI automation company operating at softdev.me. We design and deliver end-to-end automation solutions, AI integrations, and intelligent software systems for businesses worldwide.

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at noreply@softdev.me.

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Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Where we access data via the LinkedIn Member Data Portability API, we do so only with the explicit, informed authorization of the relevant LinkedIn member, acting strictly on their behalf and for their benefit.
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How We Use Your Data

We do not sell personal data to third parties or use it for advertising purposes.

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LinkedIn Data

Our platform integrates with LinkedIn's APIs to retrieve member data such as posts, engagement metrics, and activity history. This integration occurs only:

Members may revoke our access at any time via their LinkedIn account settings. Upon revocation, we will cease accessing their data and delete stored copies upon request.

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Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Contact us at noreply@softdev.me. We respond within 30 days.

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. LinkedIn member data is deleted within 30 days of authorization revocation or a deletion request.

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Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted storage, secure HTTPS transmission, and restricted access controls. We regularly review our practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

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Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as cloud hosting and analytics tools that process data on our behalf under data processing agreements. These processors are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

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Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to ensure core functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

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Contact & Complaints

If unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.