Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Welcome to CodeStash. Your privacy and trust are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

  • Account Data: Username, email address, and optional profile info (bio, social links, avatar).
  • Content: Code snippets and tags you create or interact with.
  • Usage Data: Log data about how you use CodeStash (page views, device/browser type, IP address; anonymized where possible).
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication and improving your experience.

How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and improve the CodeStash experience.
  • To personalize your dashboard and recommendations.
  • To communicate with you about updates or security matters.
  • To protect our community and prevent abuse.

Your Choices & Control

  • You control what information is public on your profile.
  • You can edit or delete your snippets and profile info at any time.
  • Adjust your email notification and privacy settings in your account dashboard.
  • You may delete your account, which will also remove your personal data from our systems (except where retention is required by law).

Sharing & Disclosure

  • Your public code snippets and profile are visible to other users and visitors.
  • We do not sell or rent your personal data.
  • We may share data with trusted service providers (such as hosting, analytics, or email delivery), strictly for platform operation.
  • We may disclose information to comply with law or protect CodeStash, our users, or the public.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices (encryption, secure access, regular audits) to protect your data. However, no service can guarantee absolute security.

International Users

CodeStash is hosted globally. By using our services, you consent to your data being processed in the countries where we operate.

Children's Privacy

CodeStash is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes and always post the latest version here.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding your privacy, email us at support@codestash.ng.