Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Kodebloc. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our educational platform.

By using Kodebloc, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Authentication credentials

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform:

• Course progress and completion data
• Code submissions and exercises completed
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• To manage your account and provide customer support
• To track your learning progress and personalize your experience
• To send you updates, newsletters, and educational content (with your consent)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security protocols.

We use Firebase and Supabase services for data storage and authentication. These services maintain high security standards and comply with industry best practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us operate and improve our platform. These services may collect, store, and process your information on our behalf.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display advertisements on our platform. Google uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Kodebloc and/or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our platform. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your usage.

Authentication Services

We use Firebase Authentication and Supabase for user authentication and account management. These services process your authentication credentials securely.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our service.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and the third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@kodebloc.com
• Website: https://kodebloc.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address your concerns.