Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 3rd, 2024

Code and Consumer is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

When you submit forms (e.g., submitting scam reports or contacting us), we may collect:

Name
Email address (optional)
Other information provided in your submission

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP addresses
Browser types and versions
Device information
Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

To review and publish user-submitted content (e.g., scam reports)
To improve our website and user experience
To respond to inquiries and feedback
To analyze site traffic and usage trends

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Code and Consumer uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To track website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work correctly.

We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, analytics tools) solely for operational purposes.

4.2 Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. User-Generated Content

When you submit content (e.g., scam reports), any personal information shared in your submission may be published unless specifically marked as private. Do not include sensitive or confidential information in your submissions.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational considerations).
Opt-out of analytics tracking and cookies.

To exercise these rights, contact us at codeandconsumer@yahoo.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Children's Privacy

Code and Consumer is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here, and we encourage you to review this page regularly.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: codeandconsumer@yahoo.com

This policy aligns with privacy laws like GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California residents).