Privacy Policy of Coder Stories
Last updated: 23/12/2024
At Coder Stories, we are committed to protecting your personal data’s privacy and security. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights under data protection laws.
1. Personal Data Collection
We collect personal data as part of our operations, particularly when you:
- Create an account on our platform;
- Purchase courses or mock exams;
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
Types of data collected:
- Identity: Name, surname;
- Contact: Email address, phone number;
- Payment information: Billing details (processed through a secure third-party service);
- Navigation data: IP address, browser type, cookies.
This data is essential to provide our services, enhance your user experience, and comply with legal obligations.
2. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to improve our website’s functionality and tailor your experience. These cookies fall into the following categories:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data on how you use our site.
- Targeting cookies: Enable personalized advertising.
- Third-party cookies: Used by external services like YouTube or Stripe.
Examples of cookies we use:
__stripe_mid(Domain: .coderstories.com, Type: First-party, Expiration: 1 year): Used for payment processing.VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE(Domain: .youtube.com, Type: Third-party, Expiration: 6 months): Tracks preferences for embedded YouTube videos.
3. Cookie Consent and Management
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner allows you to select which cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time via your browser settings or our cookie manager.
Refusing certain cookies may impact some features of the site.
4. Data Security and Retention
We implement strict security measures (encryption, firewalls, etc.) to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
Retention period:
- Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
- Data related to legal obligations (e.g., billing, accounting) is stored as required by law.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Obtain a copy of your data;
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data;
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to certain conditions);
- Objection: Refuse specific data processing, such as advertising cookies;
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@coderstories.com.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:
- Third-party service providers: For instance, Stripe for payments or YouTube for embedded videos.
- Legal obligations: If required by law.
All third-party service providers comply with European security and privacy standards.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website or by email.
For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@coderstories.com
Address: 02 rue jean moulin 94240 l’hay les roses France