Privacy Policy

Welcome to Codtor. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.codtor.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, username)
• Sign in via Google OAuth (profile name, email, avatar)
• Create or publish projects, snippets, or comments
• Update your profile or change your settings
• Contact us for support

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our service, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on those pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send transactional emails (e.g., email verification, password resets)
• Display your public profile and projects to other users
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., email delivery, hosting), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: In any other case, only with your explicit permission.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect your ability to log in or use certain features.

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how our service is used. These services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained for a limited period as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and access controls to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@codtor.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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