Privacy Policy - Codcompass

Codcompass ("we," "our," or "platform") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account information: name, email address
Subscription information: payment method, billing address
Contact information: messages submitted through contact forms

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: page visits, article reading time, click behavior
Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address
Cookies: used for authentication, preferences, and analytics

2. How We Use Information

Provide and maintain Codcompass services
Process your subscriptions and payments
Send service notifications and updates
Improve user experience and content quality
Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it in the following circumstances:

Service providers: Sharing necessary information with payment processors (Paddle), cloud providers (Vercel, Supabase)
Legal requirements: Complying with legal obligations or protecting our rights
Business transfers: Transferring during company mergers, acquisitions

4. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted transmission, access controls, and regular security audits. Data is stored in data centers in the United States and European Union.

5. Your Rights

Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
Portability: Obtain your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

6. Cookies

We use necessary cookies for authentication and preferences. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) help us improve our services. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

As an EU user, you have rights granted by GDPR. Our data processing is based on: contract performance, legitimate interests, your consent, or legal obligations.

8. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

As a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information we collect, sources, purposes of use, and the right to refuse sale (we do not sell personal information).

9. Children's Privacy

Codcompass is not directed to children under 13. If we discover we have inadvertently collected personal information from children, we will delete it immediately.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or website notice.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@codcompass.com.