Privacy
Last updated: 24 September 2026
What we collect
Account details (name, email), and — for each source you connect (GitHub, GitLab, WakaTime, Stack Overflow, npm, PyPI) — publicly available technical activity: public repositories, languages, topics, public contribution counts, aggregated coding time, reputation and package download totals.
What we never collect
We do not read, store or expose private repositories or private source code. We never access private data without explicit authorization.
Data collected and sources
We receive information you provide when creating an account or profile, public technical data from the sources you connect (GitHub, GitLab, WakaTime, Stack Overflow, npm, PyPI), opportunity and message content submitted by members, and records created through use of the service, including unlocks, meetings and payments.
How data is used
We use this information to operate accounts, build and update Proof of Work profiles, apply search and visibility preferences, support outreach and messaging, schedule meetings, process payments and maintain the service.
Public and private information
You control profile visibility settings. Shielded profiles show an anonymous engineer identifier and selected professional signals. A developer's name, avatar and contact details remain hidden from companies until the developer accepts an opportunity request. Messages are visible only to the participants.
Your email
Your email address is never shown to companies. It is only shared after you explicitly accept an opportunity request.
Company access and contact unlocks
Companies can inspect the profile information made visible to them and use a Merged Credit to send an in-app opportunity. Contact details are released only after acceptance. A declined or unanswered request is handled under the credit terms described in our Terms.
Third-party services
We use Lovable Cloud to provide accounts and store service data, GitHub, GitLab, WakaTime, Stack Exchange, npm and PyPI when you connect public technical activity, Google when you choose Google sign-in or open a Google Calendar link, and Stripe when you make a payment. Those services process information under their own terms and privacy notices.
Retention and deletion
We keep account and service data while it is needed to provide Merged. You may request deletion of your profile and account. Some transaction or dispute records may be retained where reasonably necessary or legally required; no fixed retention period is promised here.
Your choices and rights
You can update profile visibility and account information. Depending on the law that applies to you, you may also ask to access, correct, export, restrict or delete personal data, or object to certain uses. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Security
Merged uses account authentication and access rules designed to limit private data to the appropriate user or conversation participants. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so please protect your credentials and tell us if you suspect unauthorized access.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact Merged Network using the contact details made available on the website. Please do not include passwords or other sensitive credentials in your message.