Privacy Policy

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🔒 Our Privacy Commitment

CodingPlanet is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle user data across all our digital tools, platforms, and services, including CPN Creator, Repcheck, and any other software systems we provide.

We believe in privacy by design. Our tools are built with minimal data collection and maximum user control.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Minimal Collection: We do not collect, log, or store personal information from users unless explicitly required for service functionality. Most of our tools are designed for local or session-based use with no user account required.

We may collect the following only when necessary:

Contact Information: If you contact us via email or contact forms, we collect your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
Account Information: For platforms requiring accounts (like CPN Creator), we collect only the minimum information needed to provide service (email, username).
Usage Data: For platforms with accounts, we may collect basic usage data necessary for service functionality (login times, feature usage).

1.2 What We Don't Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

Payment or financial information (processed by third-party payment processors)
Credit card numbers or banking details
Social security numbers or government IDs
Location data or GPS information
Biometric data
Data from your device or other apps
Information about your contacts or communications

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Service Provision

We use collected information solely to:

Provide and maintain our Services
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send important service-related communications
Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
Comply with legal obligations

2.2 What We Don't Do

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
Add you to mailing lists without explicit consent
Use your information for purposes other than service provision
Track you across other websites or services

3. Contact Forms & Communications

If you choose to contact us via email or contact forms on our website:

Your information (email, name, message) is used solely to reply to your inquiry
We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent
We do not share your email or contact information with third parties
Contact information is retained only as long as necessary to respond

No Marketing: We do not send marketing emails or newsletters unless you explicitly opt-in. All communications are service-related only.

4. Payments and Transactions

All financial transactions are processed externally through secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar services). We do NOT:

Collect or store payment card numbers
Store financial or banking information
Process payments directly on our servers
Have access to your full payment details

Payment processors have their own privacy policies. We only receive confirmation of successful transactions and basic billing information necessary for account management.

Secure Processing: All payment data is handled by PCI-compliant third-party processors. We never see or store your full payment information.

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Our Approach

Privacy-First: We do not use analytics cookies, advertising trackers, or third-party tracking scripts. All usage is anonymous by design.

We may use minimal, essential cookies only for:

Session management (to keep you logged in if you have an account)
Security purposes (preventing abuse and fraud)
Essential service functionality

5.2 What We Don't Use

We do NOT use:

Analytics tracking (Google Analytics, etc.)
Advertising cookies or pixels
Social media tracking pixels
Cross-site tracking
Behavioral tracking or profiling
Third-party analytics services

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Data Storage

Any data we do collect is stored securely on our servers or through secure third-party services. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
Data is encrypted at rest where applicable
Access to data is limited to authorized personnel only
Regular security reviews and updates

6.2 Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

Providing services to you
Complying with legal obligations
Resolving disputes
Enforcing our agreements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. When you interact with third-party services:

Their privacy policies apply, not ours
We do not control what data they collect
We are not responsible for their data handling practices

Common third-party services we may use include:

Payment processors (for transaction processing)
Hosting providers (for server infrastructure)
Email services (for communications)

No Data Sharing: We do not share your personal information with third parties except as necessary for service provision (e.g., payment processing) or as required by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of any personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Account Closure: Close your account at any time
Opt-Out: Opt out of any communications (though we send minimal communications)

8.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Email: coding-planet@proton.me
Subject Line: Privacy Request
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days

Verification: For security, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

10. International Users

Our Services may be accessed from various countries. By using our Services, you acknowledge that:

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own
Data protection laws may differ in other jurisdictions
We take reasonable steps to protect your data regardless of location

GDPR Compliance: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR. Contact us to exercise these rights.

11. Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

Notify affected users as soon as reasonably possible
Notify relevant authorities as required by law
Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
Provide information about steps users can take to protect themselves

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through:

Email notification (if you have an account)
Notice on our website or platforms
In-app notifications where applicable

Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to changes, you should stop using our Services.

Your Responsibility: It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Platform-Specific Privacy

13.1 CPN Creator Platform

CPN Creator is a research and testing platform. Privacy considerations:

Account information is collected only for platform access
Generated data is stored only if you choose to save it
Research data is not shared with third parties
All usage is for authorized research purposes only

13.2 Repcheck Platform

Repcheck (when available) will follow the same privacy principles. Analysis data will be processed securely and not shared with third parties.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: coding-planet@proton.me
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: 5-7 business days

🔒 Privacy is Important to Us

We take your privacy seriously. If you have concerns or questions, we're here to help. We believe in transparency and will do our best to address any privacy-related inquiries.