Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
1. Introduction
CodeHandbook("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide strictly for the purpose of delivering the learning experience:
- Account Data: When you sign up via GitHub or Email, we collect your email address, name, and profile picture.
- Progress Data: We store your game analytics, and XP to verify your learning progress.
- Payment Data: If you purchase Pro access, our payment processor collects your billing information. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
- Contact Form Data: If you contact us via our support form, we collect your name, email, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain the Service (e.g., tracking your course progress).
- To process your payments and prevent fraud.
- To communicate with you about your account or critical updates.
- To improve the gamification/learning experience.
4. Disclosure of Data to Service Providers
We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf. These vendors are contractually bound to protect your data. Categories of service providers include:
- Cloud Infrastructure & Database Hosting: To store your account and progress data securely.
- Authentication Services: To manage secure logins.
- Security & Bot Protection: To protect the site from malicious attacks.
- Analytics Providers: To help us understand how the site is used and improve the user experience.
- Payment Processors: To handle secure transactions.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We may also use analytics tools to understand how the site is used. For bot protection, we use Cloudflare Turnstile which may set cookies to verify you are human. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your browsing data to advertisers. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your data only as long as your account is active. You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
To request deletion, please contact us at support@codehandbook.dev.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@codehandbook.dev.