ColeCodes ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website colecodes.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and device information — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve site functionality and analytics.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve our content
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Display relevant content and tool recommendations
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies
We use cookies for analytics purposes (e.g., Google Analytics) and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
Our site may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics – for website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by this service.
- Google Fonts – for typography, which may log your IP address.
- Affiliate Links – some tool links on this site are affiliate links. Clicking them may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our editorial independence.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytical purposes.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained per the terms of Google Analytics (up to 26 months by default).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on)
8. Children's Privacy
ColeCodes is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: colecodes.com/contact