Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Codenhack collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.
1. Definitions
- Anonymized Data: Data that cannot be used to identify you, collected for analytical, research, or reporting purposes. It may originate from personal data but is stripped of identifying details.
- Data Processor: External service providers, such as Google Firebase, that handle data on our behalf.
- DPO (Data Protection Officer): A representative responsible for handling inquiries related to data protection and privacy practices.
- Personal Information: Any information that can identify you, such as your name or email address.
- Services: All features, tools, and functionalities offered through the Codenhack platform.
- Website: The Codenhack website and related web-based services.
2. What We Collect
We only collect personal data necessary to deliver and improve our services. This typically includes your name and email address when you create an account or log in.
3. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
4. Use of Anonymized Data
We may use anonymized data—information that cannot be linked to an individual—for various purposes such as:
- Improving our platform's performance
- Understanding usage patterns
- Informing development decisions
Examples include:
- Device and browser details
- General location (based on IP)
- Interactions with the site (logs, clicks, etc.)
5. Cookies and Third-Party Services
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and preferences
- Improve our services
- Analyze site usage
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Sign-In: We use Google's Identity Services for authentication. This service may set cookies to:
- Maintain your sign-in state
- Remember your preferences
- Provide secure authentication
If you sign in via Google, we may access:
- Full name (from your Google profile)
- Verified email address
- Profile picture
If you sign in via GitHub, we may access:
- GitHub username
- Email address
- Profile image
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct any inaccuracies
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict how your data is used
- Transfer your data to another party
- Object to data processing in specific situations
7. Data Processors
Our data processors are contractually required to:
- Act only on our instructions
- Notify us of any data protection concerns
- Seek approval before subcontracting data handling
- Comply with relevant data protection laws (such as the GDPR)
8. Social Media Integration
If you choose to connect with Codenhack through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, we may receive certain information based on your privacy settings on those platforms. How they handle your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
9. External Links
Our platform may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
10. Business Changes
If Codenhack undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, personal information may be part of the transferred assets.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
Last updated: April 6, 2025
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please reach out:
- Email: support@codenhack.com
13. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us first. If you're not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.