Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Code Buddies Hub. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Important Notice: We want to be clear that we do not sell, rent, trade, or distribute any of your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to using your information solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our services:

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, bio, skills, interests, and links to your social media or professional profiles.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or participate in our community discussions.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including the projects you view or contribute to, your interactions with other users, and your activity on the site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Creating and managing your account
• Connecting you with other developers based on shared interests and skills
• Sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our site.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. In addition, we limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a business need to know.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of any inaccurate personal information we hold about you
• The right to request erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances
• The right to restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.