Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email, username)
• Profile information (bio, college, programming preferences)
• Payment information for contest entries and withdrawals
• Code submissions and problem-solving activity
• Communication with our support team

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Communicate about contests, events, and updates
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Generate leaderboards and performance statistics

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile: If you make your profile public, your username, stats, and activity will be visible to others
• Leaderboards: Your ranking and score may be displayed on public leaderboards
• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control your profile visibility (public/private)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your experience on our platform.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@codedream.com