At Coding Maxima (codingmaxima.com) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we collect through our website, https://portal.codingmaxima.com (the “Website login page”), and our use of the YouTube Data API to provide free access to our premium coding courses, video animations, and live classrooms. By using our Website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account on our Website, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- User-Generated Content: Information you submit through forms, comments, or participation in our courses, such as feedback, questions, or quiz responses.
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email, support forms, or other communication channels.
b. Information Collected via YouTube Data API
- YouTube Subscription Status: We use the YouTube Data API (read-only scope:
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.readonly) to verify whether you are subscribed to our YouTube channel, Coding Maxima. This check is performed solely to determine your eligibility for free and unrestricted access to our premium coding courses, video animations, and live classrooms.
- No Storage: We do not store, retain, or share your YouTube subscription status or any other YouTube-related data.
- No Additional Data Accessed: We do not access or collect any other personal information from your YouTube account, such as your viewing history, playlists, or other activities.
c. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Device and Log Data: We collect details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URLs, to improve our services and ensure security.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
d. Information from Third Parties
- We may receive information about you from third-party services (e.g., analytics providers) to improve our Website and services, subject to their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Eligibility Verification: To verify your subscription to our YouTube channel via the YouTube Data API, enabling free access to premium content.
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our Website, courses, and live classrooms.
- Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your interactions with our Website.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide support.
- Analytics and Improvement: To analyze Website usage and performance to enhance user experience.
- Security: To protect our Website, users, and services from fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information except as described below:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, or payment processors) who assist in operating our Website and services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or regulatory request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with continued protection under this Privacy Policy.
- Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share non-identifiable, aggregated data for analytics or marketing purposes.
4. YouTube Data API Compliance
Our use of the YouTube Data API complies with Google’s API Services User Data Policy (link). Specifically:
- Limited Use: We access only your YouTube subscription status to verify eligibility for free content.
- No Storage or Sharing: We do not store, share, or use your YouTube data for any other purpose.
- Transparency: We disclose our use of the YouTube Data API in this Privacy Policy.
- Security: We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data during the API verification process.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy (link).
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.
- Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Region-Specific Rights:
- GDPR (EEA Residents): You have the right to restrict processing, object to processing, or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- CCPA (California Residents): You have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of data sales (we do not sell data).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- YouTube subscription status is not stored and is checked in real-time during eligibility verification.
- Usage and analytics data may be retained in anonymized form for longer periods.
8. International Data Transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located in countries outside your region, including the United States. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR’s standard contractual clauses).
9. Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is a priority for us. Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the European Economic Area, where stricter regulations apply). We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal information from children under these age limits. If we become aware that a child’s personal information has been collected, we will promptly take steps to delete it and ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] to request its removal.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website or via email. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Coding Maxima
Email: [email protected]
For complaints under GDPR, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
