CodeHider.com Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to CodeHider.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. We value your trust, and our goal is to be transparent about how we handle your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and name as provided by the authentication service (e.g., Google). This is used solely for authentication and to identify you as a user.
  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about your interactions with our service, such as which features you use, the presets you select, and the frequency of obfuscation. This data is aggregated and does not contain your personal code or identify you personally. It helps us understand usage patterns and improve our tool.
  • Code You Provide: The JavaScript code, URLs, or files you upload for obfuscation are processed on our servers to perform the obfuscation. We do not store your code permanently. All uploaded code is automatically deleted from our system after a short processing period.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: We use your account information to provide you with access to our features, such as viewing and downloading obfuscated code.
  • To Improve Our Service: Aggregated, anonymous usage data helps us identify popular features, diagnose problems, and make our tool more effective and user-friendly.
  • To Communicate With You: We may use your email address to send you important service updates, security notifications, or information about new features. We promise not to spam you. You may also receive occasional marketing emails with special offers or news, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously. Here’s how we protect it:

  • Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication (a Google service) to securely manage user accounts. We do not handle or store your passwords directly.
  • Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
  • Code Privacy: Your source code is your intellectual property. We treat it with the utmost confidentiality. We do not read, store, or share your code with any third parties. It is only held in memory temporarily for processing and then discarded.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Firebase: For user authentication and analytics. Google has its own privacy policy, which you can review here.
  • Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your personal information:

  • Account Deletion: You can request to delete your account at any time by contacting us. Upon deletion, all your personal information will be permanently removed from our systems.
  • Email Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@codehider.com.