1. Educational & Non-Commercial Project Notice
MicroMatch is developed and maintained solely as an individual educational and portfolio demonstration project. It is not a registered corporate entity, generates no subscription or commercial revenue, and operates in full alignment with non-commercial F-1 status requirements.
2. Infrastructure and Sub-processors
This application is hosted on Vercel Inc. and utilizes Appwrite as a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) provider:
Vercel
Hosting & Edge NetworkAutomatically collects visitor IP addresses, browser user-agent headers, request timestamps, and performance telemetry to route web traffic, manage edge caching, and maintain DDoS platform security.
Vercel Privacy PolicyAppwrite
Backend, Database & StoragePowers user account authentication (email addresses, names, hashed password credentials, and OAuth identity tokens), application database records (tasks, claims, badges, and NGO verification records), and user-uploaded media files.
Appwrite Privacy Policy3. Data Handling and Retention
We process user inputs—including profile metadata, micro-task claim submissions, proof-of-work documents, and NGO verification forms—strictly to operate core platform features (task matching, submission review, and badge minting).
Zero AI Model Training Guarantee
User uploads and documents are stored securely in Appwrite database tables and storage buckets. We do not sell personal data, nor do we utilize uploaded user documents or submission text to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models. Data is retained for as long as your account remains active or as required for platform security audit trails.
5. Your Rights
You have full control over your data on MicroMatch:
- Access & Correction: View and update your profile details and submitted task proofs anytime.
- Account Deletion: Request complete account deletion and data export by emailing privacy@micromatch.app.
- Policy Updates: Any policy updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated timestamp.
6. Contact Information
If you have questions, data requests, or privacy inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please email privacy@micromatch.app.