Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 10, 2025

At CodeIndie.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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

  • Email: info@codeindie.com
  • Phone: [832-560-1213]
  • Mailing Address: [306 North st, Houston TX 77009]

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://codeindie.com. CodeIndie.com provides [brief description of your services or purpose, e.g., “resources and tools for independent developers”]. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your data while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number (collected via forms).
  • Comments or messages submitted through forms.
  • Login credentials (if user accounts are enabled).

b. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience.
  • Anonymized data for analytics purposes.

c. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.

d. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site:

  • We collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
  • An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through forms.
  • To analyze website performance and user behavior.
  • To enhance security and prevent fraud.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. We use cookies for:

  • Saving form inputs (e.g., name, email) for convenience when leaving comments.
  • Managing login sessions and screen preferences.
  • Analytics to track site usage.

Cookie Duration:

  • Comment cookies: Last for one year.
  • Login cookies: Last for two days unless “Remember Me” is selected (then two weeks).
  • Screen options cookies: Last for one year.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Embedded Content

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies or tracking technologies.
  • Monitor your interaction with their content.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services linked or embedded on our site.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting platforms, analytics tools).
  • If required by law or legal authorities.
  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • For registered users (if applicable), personal information provided in profiles is stored until the user deletes or updates it.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  1. Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (excluding data retained for legal reasons).
  4. Portability: Request an exported file of your personal data.
  5. Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications or certain types of processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@codeindie.com.

9. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service such as Akismet or similar tools. These services process data according to their own privacy policies.

10. Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data encryption during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS protocols).
  • Secure storage systems with restricted access.
    Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

CodeIndie.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old without parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third Parties and External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or services (e.g., Zoom). These external sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review before providing any personal information.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Consent Mechanism:
By using CodeIndie.com or submitting forms on our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Users will be required to agree explicitly by checking a box linked to this policy before submitting any form that collects personal data.