Last Updated: October 16, 2024
At CodeCrunch.me, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1. Information You Provide Directly
- There are no forms in this website.
1.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit CodeCrunch.me, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This information may include:
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record information (“Log Data”) created by your use of the website. Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, location, your mobile carrier (if applicable), device and application IDs, search terms, and cookie information.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect information about your usage of the website. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our website and your experience, see which areas and features of our website are popular, and count visits. We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them).
- You can instruct your browser, by changing its options, to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from websites you visit. If you do not accept cookies, however, you may not be able to use all portions of the website or all functionality of our services.
1.3. Information Collected by Third Parties (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on CodeCrunch.me. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Google’s Use of Advertising Cookies: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ uses of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- Google’s Privacy Policy: For more information on how Google uses information from sites or apps that use their services, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You should also review Google’s general Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain CodeCrunch.me.
- To improve and personalize your experience on the website.
- To analyze website usage and trends.
- To display advertisements through Google AdSense.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and advertising services (like Google AdSense). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., a court order or subpoena).
- To Protect Rights and Property: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of CodeCrunch.me, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
4. Your Choices
- Cookies: As described above, you can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Personalized Advertising: As described above, you can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other providers.
5. Children’s Privacy
CodeCrunch.me is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
6. Data Security
We have no sensitive data, because we are not collecting any personal data directly, only indirectly via Google Adsense.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]