Last updated: June 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how thunderbolt.dev (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit our website https://thunderbolt.dev (the “Site”) or use any applications, products, or services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and a password of your choosing.
  • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional profile information (e.g., avatar, preferences) to enhance your experience.
  • User Content: Any content you upload or submit through the Services, such as text, images, or other files, is collected as User Content.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you access and use the Services. This may include your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, features used, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Site. Cookies help us personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • Facilitate account creation and user authentication.
  • Personalize your experience and deliver content that is relevant to you.
  • Communicate with you about updates, promotional offers, and other news related to thunderbolt.dev (you may opt out of promotional communications).
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences to improve functionality.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, or violations of our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1. Service Providers and Third Parties

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders). We may also disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to:

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of thunderbolt.dev, our users, or the public.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.

3.3. Business Transfers

If thunderbolt.dev is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Site before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device, and tracking technologies may include web beacons and similar mechanisms. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Services.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. Although we strive to protect your information, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will never be able to defeat our security measures.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on the Site. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1. Access and Correction

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You can request these changes by contacting us at ugurcan@thunderbolt.dev. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.

8.2. Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your account.

You can adjust your browser settings to delete or refuse cookies. Please note that some features of the Services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications that are not operated or controlled by thunderbolt.dev. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Services, you consent to such international transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top to reflect the date of the latest revision. If changes are material, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

thunderbolt.dev  
Email: ugurcan@thunderbolt.dev