Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Munoz Design District ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and location when you create an account or submit a request
• Professional credentials, license information, and portfolio images for professionals joining our network
• Project details, photos of your space, and budget information submitted through our request form
• Profile photos you upload to your account
• Communications you send to us or through our platform

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Match clients with appropriate licensed professionals
• Create and manage your account
• Process and respond to project requests
• Send email notifications about your account, requests, and matches
• Verify professional credentials and licenses
• Improve and operate our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With matched professionals: When we connect you with a professional, we share your project details and contact information with that professional only
• With matched clients: When a professional is matched with a client, we share the client's project details and contact information
• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services for email delivery and database hosting
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. All passwords are encrypted using industry-standard bcrypt hashing. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Update or correct your information through your account settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, you can use the settings in your account or contact us directly.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your login state. These cookies are essential for the platform to function and are deleted when you log out or close your browser. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.