XDL Network™ Extraordinary Developer League

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

1. Introduction

XDL Network LLC ("Company," "we," "us," "our") operates XDL Network™. xdl.network is the public front door for discovery and contact. Community accounts, sign-in, membership management, supporter payments, advertiser payments, and member payments are handled through community.xdl.network This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, community surfaces, and related online services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact and Inquiry Data: Name, email address, topic, and message content you submit through XDL contact, support, or feedback forms.
  • Community Account and Profile Data: Name, email address, profile information, professional background, capabilities, and community content you choose to provide through community.xdl.network
  • Profile Content: Biography, focus areas, delivery strengths, industry expertise, portfolio links, and any other content you choose to publish.
  • Communication: Messages, inquiries, feedback, support tickets, and direct communication within the Service.
  • Client Preference Data: Region preferences, industry interests, timezone information, and search preferences for member discovery.
  • Payment Information: Billing name, address, and payment method details used for supporter funding, advertiser payments, and member payments through community.xdl.network and secure third-party payment processors. xdl.network does not store community login passwords or full credit card numbers.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks, and interaction patterns.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Site cookies, community session cookies, and analytics tracking used to operate the Service and improve it over time.
  • Location Data: General geographic information inferred from IP address (not precise GPS data).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: Operating the public site, responding to inquiries, maintaining community accounts, processing transactions, delivering platform features, and enabling direct messaging.
  2. Member Discovery: Making your profile visible to clients and other members (if you are an approved member).
  3. Communication: Sending community account notifications, service updates, policy changes, security alerts, and customer support responses.
  4. Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations, enforcing agreements, and protecting XDL's legal rights.
  5. Safety and Security: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and platform misuse.
  6. Human Review and Moderation: Reviewing profiles, capabilities, and messages to ensure platform safety and policy compliance.
  7. Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns, identifying bugs, testing features, and improving the Service.
  8. Marketing (with consent): Sending optional newsletters, feature announcements, and promotional communications (you can opt out anytime).

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public and Semi-Public Information

If you are an approved paid member and choose to publish into XDL public showcase surfaces, your profile information and showcase content may be visible to the public and searchable within the Service. Protected workspace areas and direct messages are not treated as public showcase surfaces.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with service providers and partners who help us operate the Service:

  • Community platform providers and payment processors (including Stripe, PayPal, and related providers) for community operations, billing, and payment processing.
  • Hosting providers and cloud infrastructure companies for data storage and service delivery.
  • Email service providers for transactional communications.
  • Analytics providers for usage analysis and service improvement.

These providers are contractually bound to use your information only for providing services to XDL and must protect your data to standards consistent with this policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations, governmental requests, or regulatory requirements.
  • Protect the safety, rights, or property of XDL, our users, or the public.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.

Business Transfers

If XDL Network is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before any such transfer.

No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

  1. We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  2. We use encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission, secure password hashing, and role-based access controls for employee data access.
  3. However, no security measure is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against all cyber threats. You use the Service at your own risk and are responsible for maintaining secure passwords and account credentials.
  4. If we discover a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by law.

6. Data Retention

  1. We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide the Service and maintain our business records.
  2. Community account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for legal, safety, and support purposes.
  3. Message and communication history may be retained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and safety audit purposes.
  4. You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting support@xdl.network. We will respect deletion requests subject to legal and operational obligations.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  1. We use cookies and tracking technologies (pixels, local storage) to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze usage.
  2. Types of cookies:
    • Session Cookies: Maintain your community login state and core site interactions during your visit.
    • Persistent Cookies: Remember preferences across sessions (you can clear these in browser settings).
    • Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous usage data for service improvement.
  3. You can control cookie settings and opt out of tracking through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some Service features.
  4. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and receive a copy in a portable format. Contact privacy@xdl.network to request your data.

Correction and Update

You can update or correct your community account information anytime by logging into your account settings on community.xdl.network

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated personal data. We will honor deletion requests subject to legal retention requirements and operational necessities.

Opt-Out of Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails and optional communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or adjusting notification settings in your community account.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings and browser privacy controls.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to external websites, profiles, and services operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to XDL Network. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked websites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

XDL operates in the United States. Your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States and other jurisdictions. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection standards than your country of residence.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of sales (we do not sell personal information). For requests, contact legal@xdl.network with "CCPA Request" in the subject line.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR, including data access, correction, deletion, and portability. To exercise these rights, contact legal@xdl.network with "GDPR Request" in the subject line. Please note that XDL's primary operations are in the United States.

14. Modifications to Privacy Policy

  1. We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
  2. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice in the Service.
  3. Your continued use of the Service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

privacy@xdl.network

XDL Network LLC
Arizona, United States

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