Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using FolioOwl ("Service"), you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.
We collect information you provide directly to us and information generated by your use of the Service.
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Account Info | Name, email address, username, password (hashed — never stored in plain text) | To create and manage your account |
| Portfolio Content | Text, images, links, tags, and files you upload | To power your public portfolio page |
| Profile Data | Bio, profile photo, color theme preferences, font choices | To personalize your portfolio |
| Payment Info | Billing details processed by Stripe. We never store your full card number. | To process subscription payments |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps | To maintain security and improve the Service |
| Communications | Messages you send via our feedback form | To respond to support inquiries |
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data to train AI models. We do not display advertising on FolioOwl.
We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any other third parties for commercial purposes.
Your public portfolio page (at /p/your-username) is accessible to anyone with the link, including people who are not logged in. This is a core feature of the Service — it is how employers and recruiters view your work.
Any content you add to your portfolio — including your name, bio, certifications, project descriptions, and images — will be publicly visible. Please do not add sensitive personal information (such as your home address, phone number, or government ID numbers) to your portfolio.
Your public portfolio is only live while your account has an active subscription or trial. When your subscription ends, your portfolio is taken offline but your data is retained for 90 days to allow reactivation.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or fraud-prevention purposes.
Uploaded files and images are stored on our servers. We make reasonable efforts to maintain these files, but as stated in our Terms of Service, we do not guarantee data preservation and are not liable for data loss. We recommend you keep copies of all content you upload.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
FolioOwl uses a minimal set of cookies necessary to operate the Service:
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies. We do not use Google Analytics or similar services.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
FolioOwl is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
FolioOwl is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, additional rights under GDPR may apply. Please contact us for more information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email and by posting a notice on the Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects when this policy was last revised. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: