At CodeZack, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share the data you provide while using our app. By using CodeZack, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We may collect details such as your name, email address, profile picture, and phone number during registration or app usage.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes device details, operating system version, IP address, app usage statistics, and crash reports.
• Notifications Data: If you enable notifications, we may store data regarding the notifications you receive and interact with.
• Course Interaction Data: Information on the courses you enroll in, progress, quiz scores, and certifications earned.
• Android-Specific Data: Advertising ID for personalized advertisements and app performance enhancement.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information to:

• Enhance your app experience and improve app features.
• Provide app updates and new content, including courses and challenges.
• Send personalized notifications, such as reminders for course deadlines or friend requests.
• Deliver targeted advertisements and personalized recommendations.
• Provide customer support and resolve technical issues.

3. User Permissions

To provide a seamless experience, CodeZack may request the following permissions:

• Push Notifications: To send updates about new courses, coding challenges, friend requests, and app updates.
• Storage: To save your progress, downloaded content, and uploaded media files like project screenshots.
• Camera and Media Access: For uploading profile pictures or project images.
• Internet Access: To sync your progress, display content, and enable social features like messaging and job postings.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers for analytics, advertising, and customer support.
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Data Retention

CodeZack retains your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request access, updates, or deletion of your data by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard measures to ensure the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, including encryption and secure data storage.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Users will be notified of significant updates.