GoConnect
Privacy Policy

GDPR Compliant

Effective Date: Dec 26th, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how GoConnect.dev ("GoConnect," "we," or "I") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GoConnect.dev connects developers and professionals for business opportunities. I do not sell your data, send marketing communications, or share your data with anyone.

Who I Am

I am Baldur, the sole creator and operator of GoConnect.dev. For privacy inquiries, contact me at me@goconnect.dev. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK or CNIL in France).

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to data processed through the GoConnect website, forums, and the official Browser Extension. Your use is also governed by our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

Personal Information I Collect

Account Creation

Name, email address, and profession when you create an account.

Basis: Contract (Art 6(1)(b)). Retention: Account life + 2 years.
Interactive Features

Forum posts, private messages, and snippets. Private messages are strictly between users.

Basis: Consent (Art 6(1)(a)). Retention: Until deleted / 1 year post-closure.
Surveys & Business Dev

Voluntary survey data or business matching info. Used solely for facilitating connections.

Basis: Consent/Contract. Retention: 6 months (surveys) or Account life.

Automated Collection

Cookies

Essential for login. Analytics only via consent (Cookiebot).

Retention: 12 months
Analytics

Google Analytics to understand usage, only with explicit consent.

Retention: 14 months

Usage & Security

  • Provide services (account management, business matching).
  • Improve functionality via analytics (with consent).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Security Guarantee: I do not use your data for marketing. Your data is protected with encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

Your GDPR Rights

Access Request a copy of your data.
Correction Update inaccurate data via settings.
Deletion Request deletion ("Right to be forgotten").
Restriction Limit processing under certain conditions.
Portability Receive data in machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent Revoke consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email me at me@goconnect.dev.

Other Important Info

International Transfers: If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to U.S.-based Google Analytics), I use Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure GDPR compliance.

Children: The Services are not for individuals under 18. I do not knowingly collect data from children.

Updates: Material changes will be notified via email or the Services.

Questions? Contact the Data Controller at me@goconnect.dev