Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Bio, location, website, and social media links you choose to add
• User Content: Solutions, submissions, comments, and other content you create
• Payment Information: Billing details and transaction history (processed securely by Stripe)
• Communications: Messages and feedback you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies and persistent cookies for authentication and preferences

2. Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We use this information solely to create and manage your account. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or other Google services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related notifications
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With vendors who assist in operations (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Public Information: Your username, profile picture, public profile information, and submitted solutions may be visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your profile settings or by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Row-Level Security (RLS) policies on database tables

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, visit your profile settings or contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Functional: Remember your preferences (e.g., theme settings)
• Analytics: Help us understand usage patterns to improve the service

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

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