Code Story

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Introduction

Code Story ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you provide when you:

  • Create an account or user profile
  • Connect your GitHub account
  • Submit information through forms (contact, newsletter, etc.)
  • Interact with our Service
  • Communicate with us

This information may include:

  • Name, email address, and other contact details
  • GitHub OAuth profile information
  • Repository and code information accessed through GitHub integration
  • Communications with our team
  • Other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
  • IP address and location information
  • Usage information and browsing history
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Performance data about how you interact with our Service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Communicate with you about products, services, offers, promotions, and events
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Personalize and improve your experience
  • Facilitate integration with GitHub for repository analysis

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Code Story, our users, or others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights and choices regarding your information:

  • Account Information: You can update your account information by logging into your account settings.
  • Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
  • Data Access, Correction, Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website you visit.

GitHub Integration

Our Service integrates with GitHub to analyze repositories and provide code review features. We access only the repositories you explicitly authorize. We do not store your GitHub credentials but use OAuth tokens to access allowed resources.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form.