Privacy Policy

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Full name and email address
• Username and encrypted password
• Profile picture (optional)
• Educational institution (optional)
• Academic level (optional)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Pages visited and time spent on the platform
• Projects viewed and downloaded
• Search queries and filters used
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location (country/city level)

Content You Create

When you upload projects or interact with the platform:

• Project files and descriptions
• Reviews and ratings
• Support tickets and messages
• Comments and feedback

We use your information to:

Provide Educational Services

• Create and manage your account
• Process downloads and purchases
• Provide customer support
• Facilitate project uploads and sharing
• Enable communication between users

Improve Our Platform

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Identify popular content and learning trends
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new educational features

Communication

• Send important account and service updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Notify you about new educational content (with your consent)
• Share platform news and educational resources

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

• Cloud hosting services (for secure data storage)
• Payment processors (for handling transactions)
• Email services (for account notifications)
• Analytics tools (for improving user experience)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety and platform security
• Investigate potential violations of our terms

Public Information

Some information is publicly visible by design:

• Your username and profile picture
• Projects you upload (with your consent)
• Public reviews and ratings
• Community forum posts

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and password hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our platform
• Provide personalized content recommendations
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a common format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our educational services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain platform security and integrity

When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal or security purposes.

Our platform is designed for educational use by students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Codebaza is operated from Kenya. If you're accessing our platform from outside Kenya, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Kenya. By using our platform, you consent to this transfer.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.