Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025
Nocturne Build ("Nocturne", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website (https://nocturne.build), apply to our program, or interact with our community platforms (such as Cushion).

1. What We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:
- When you apply to a batch (e.g., name, email, project description)
- When you join our community (e.g., profile info, introductions, interactions)
- When you communicate with us (e.g., messages, emails)

We also collect data automatically:
- Device and browser information
- Analytics data (via services like Plausible, a privacy-first analytics tool)
- IP address and basic geolocation

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:
- Review and manage applications
- Communicate with you about the program
- Build and support the Nocturne community
- Improve our website, tools, and services
- Showcase selected projects or content (always with your consent)

We never sell your personal data.

3. Community and Content

Nocturne encourages building in public. By participating in the program and interacting on community platforms, you acknowledge that your content may be used to:
- Highlight the community’s energy and diversity
- Share progress updates or stories on social media, our site, or partner publications

If we want to feature your project or story in a more significant way, we’ll ask for your consent.

4. How We Share Information

We may share limited data with trusted partners who help us operate Nocturne (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication platforms). These partners are required to respect your data and comply with applicable privacy regulations.

5. Your Rights

You can:
- Request access to your personal data
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Opt out of communication or participation at any time

Just email us at hello@nocturne.build.

6. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on EU-based servers (e.g., with providers like Firebase, Supabase, or Vercel). We take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

7. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or highlighted on the website.

8. Contact

Questions? Feedback?
Reach out to us at hello@nocturne.build