Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how UPCODE collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: January 2025 • Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, participate in interactive features, or communicate with us. This includes your name, email address, profile information, and any content you submit.

Key Points:

  • Account registration information (name, email, username)
  • Profile data and preferences
  • Code submissions and solutions
  • Contest participation data
  • Communication records and support tickets

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, process transactions, send communications, and personalize your experience on UPCODE.

Key Points:

  • Provide and maintain our coding platform services
  • Process contest entries and calculate rankings
  • Send important updates and notifications
  • Improve our algorithms and user experience
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Key Points:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure database storage with MongoDB Atlas
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to provide personalized experiences.

Key Points:

  • Essential cookies for authentication and security
  • Performance cookies to analyze usage patterns
  • Functional cookies to remember your preferences
  • Third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Social media integration cookies

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy.

Key Points:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations
  • Legal compliance when required by law
  • Protection of rights and safety of users
  • Business transfers in case of merger or acquisition
  • Aggregated, non-personal data for research

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, update, delete, and control how we use your data.

Key Points:

  • Access and download your personal data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Data portability to other services

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.