Privacy Policy for Code Helper
Code Helper, also operating under the company name Code Helper (“Code Helper,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you access or use the Code Helper mobile application, website, software, APIs, tools, services, content, support channels, or related products collectively referred to as the “Service.”
By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, do not use the Service.
For privacy questions or requests, contact us at:
Email: tobiasgroth0@icloud.com
1. Who We Are
Code Helper is an app and company that provides software-related assistance, including but not limited to code explanations, programming help, debugging support, educational coding content, productivity tools, and related features.
For purposes of applicable data protection laws, Code Helper may act as the “controller” of personal information that we collect and determine how to process. In some limited circumstances, we may act as a processor or service provider on behalf of another party.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically from your device, and from third parties.
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name, username, or display name.
- Email address.
- Account login details.
- Password or authentication credentials, where applicable.
- Profile information.
- Messages, prompts, code snippets, project descriptions, files, comments, feedback, support requests, and other content you submit.
- Payment, billing, and subscription information, where applicable.
- Communications with us, including email messages and customer support interactions.
- Survey responses, reviews, bug reports, and feature requests.
- Any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Code, Files, and User Content
The Service may allow you to submit code, text, files, logs, screenshots, error messages, technical descriptions, or other materials. This information may contain personal data, confidential information, proprietary code, API keys, tokens, passwords, credentials, private repository data, or other sensitive material.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to submit any code, files, or content to the Service. You should not submit sensitive, confidential, regulated, or third-party information unless you are authorized to do so and unless it is necessary for your use of the Service.
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:
- Device type, operating system, browser type, app version, language settings, and device identifiers.
- IP address and approximate location derived from IP address.
- Usage data, including pages viewed, features used, session duration, interactions, clicks, crashes, and diagnostic data.
- Log data, such as access times, referring URLs, error logs, and system activity.
- Performance data, including latency, server requests, and app stability information.
- Cookie, pixel, SDK, or similar tracking data, where applicable.
2.4 Payment Information
If the Service offers paid features, subscriptions, in-app purchases, or other paid products, payment may be processed by third-party payment providers such as app stores, payment processors, or subscription platforms.
We may receive limited payment-related information, such as:
- Subscription status.
- Transaction identifiers.
- Payment confirmation.
- Billing country or region.
- Expiration or renewal status.
We generally do not store complete credit card numbers unless explicitly stated and handled through a secure payment provider.
2.5 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties, including:
- App stores and platform providers.
- Authentication providers, such as Apple, Google, GitHub, or similar login providers.
- Analytics providers.
- Payment processors.
- Cloud hosting providers.
- Advertising or attribution partners, where applicable.
- Publicly available sources.
- Other users who interact with you through the Service.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide and Operate the Service
We use information to:
- Create, maintain, and secure user accounts.
- Provide coding assistance, explanations, debugging support, and app functionality.
- Process user requests and generate responses.
- Store user preferences and settings.
- Enable app features, integrations, and technical functions.
- Provide customer support.
- Process payments, subscriptions, refunds, and renewals.
3.2 To Improve and Develop the Service
We may use information to:
- Analyze usage and performance.
- Debug errors and fix crashes.
- Improve accuracy, reliability, speed, and usability.
- Develop new features.
- Conduct research and product testing.
- Understand user needs and preferences.
- Train, evaluate, or improve systems, models, algorithms, or service quality, where permitted by law and our applicable settings.
3.3 To Communicate with You
We may use information to:
- Respond to questions, feedback, and support requests.
- Send administrative messages.
- Send service updates, security notices, and policy updates.
- Send marketing communications, where permitted by law.
- Notify you about subscription, billing, or account matters.
You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us.
3.4 To Protect the Service
We may use information to:
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, spam, security incidents, unauthorized access, and illegal activity.
- Enforce our Terms of Use.
- Protect our rights, users, systems, property, and the public.
- Verify identity or account ownership.
- Monitor compliance with usage limits and safety policies.
3.5 To Comply with Law
We may use information to:
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Respond to lawful requests from authorities.
- Maintain records required by law.
- Exercise or defend legal claims.
- Comply with tax, accounting, consumer protection, and data protection requirements.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable, including for users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process personal information based on one or more legal bases, including:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Service you requested.
- Consent: Processing based on your permission, such as certain marketing, cookies, or optional features.
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving the Service, preventing fraud, ensuring security, and communicating with users.
- Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws.
- Vital Interests or Public Interest: Processing where legally applicable and necessary in exceptional circumstances.
Article 6 of the GDPR identifies lawful bases such as consent, contract necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary meaning of the word. However, some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly, including certain advertising or analytics activities. Where required, we will provide applicable choices.
We may share information in the following circumstances.
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with vendors and service providers that help us operate the Service, including:
- Cloud hosting providers.
- Database and infrastructure providers.
- Analytics providers.
- Customer support tools.
- Payment processors.
- Email delivery services.
- Security and fraud prevention providers.
- Error monitoring and crash reporting tools.
- AI, automation, or technical processing providers, where applicable.
These providers may access information only as needed to perform services for us and are expected to protect it appropriately.
5.2 App Stores and Platform Providers
If you download or purchase the Service through an app store or platform, your information may be processed by that platform according to its own terms and privacy policy.
5.3 Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law or legal process.
- Respond to lawful government requests.
- Enforce our Terms of Use.
- Detect or prevent fraud, security issues, abuse, or illegal activity.
- Protect the rights, safety, and property of Code Helper, users, or others.
5.4 Business Transfers
If Code Helper is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5.5 With Your Consent
We may share information with third parties when you instruct us to do so or give us consent.
6. AI, Code Assistance, and Automated Processing
The Service may use automated systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or third-party AI infrastructure to process user inputs and generate outputs. Your prompts, code snippets, error messages, files, and other submitted content may be processed to provide responses, improve safety, maintain service quality, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.
You should not submit passwords, private keys, access tokens, secrets, confidential business information, regulated personal data, or proprietary code unless you are authorized and understand the risks.
Outputs generated by the Service may be inaccurate, incomplete, insecure, outdated, or unsuitable for your use case. You are responsible for reviewing, testing, and validating any code or technical advice before using it.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
If the Service includes a website or web-based features, we may use cookies, local storage, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in.
- Remember preferences.
- Analyze traffic and usage.
- Improve performance.
- Detect fraud and abuse.
- Support advertising or attribution, where applicable.
You may be able to disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
Where required by law, we will request consent for non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
8. Analytics and Advertising
We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Service. These tools may collect information such as device identifiers, app usage, crash logs, session data, and approximate location.
If we use advertising or attribution technologies, those partners may collect information to measure campaigns, prevent fraud, or personalize ads, subject to applicable law and your choices.
You may be able to limit tracking through device settings, browser controls, platform privacy settings, or consent banners.
9. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
- Provide the Service.
- Maintain your account.
- Resolve disputes.
- Enforce agreements.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Prevent fraud or abuse.
- Maintain security.
- Keep business records.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and legal requirements. For example:
- Account information may be retained while your account is active.
- Support messages may be retained for customer service and recordkeeping.
- Billing records may be retained as required by tax and accounting laws.
- Security logs may be retained for a limited period to protect the Service.
- Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited time before being removed according to backup cycles.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or aggregate it.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for using secure devices and networks.
Notify us immediately at tobiasgroth0@icloud.com if you believe your account or information has been compromised.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include:
- Right to access personal information.
- Right to correct inaccurate information.
- Right to delete information.
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent.
- Right to opt out of certain marketing.
- Right to opt out of certain sales, sharing, or targeted advertising, where applicable.
- Right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
tobiasgroth0@icloud.com
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We may deny or limit requests where permitted by law, such as when retaining information is necessary for security, legal compliance, or legitimate business purposes.
12. European and UK Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws.
You may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.
Our contact email is:
tobiasgroth0@icloud.com
If Code Helper is required to appoint an EU or UK representative or Data Protection Officer, we will update this Privacy Policy with the relevant contact details.
13. California and Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California or another U.S. state with applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights, including the right to know, access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain processing of personal information.
We do not knowingly sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of selling data for money. If our use of analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies is considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” under applicable law, we will provide required notices and choices.
To submit a privacy request, contact:
tobiasgroth0@icloud.com
14. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years old, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to use online services without parental consent.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at tobiasgroth0@icloud.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete the information.
COPPA imposes requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 or operators that knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
15. International Data Transfers
Code Helper may process, store, and transfer information in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections, adequacy decisions, or other lawful mechanisms.
16. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, libraries, APIs, repositories, documentation, tools, or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party services.
Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
17. Open-Source and Third-Party Code
The Service may refer to, generate, analyze, or interact with open-source or third-party code. You are responsible for checking licenses, attribution requirements, security risks, and compliance obligations before using any code.
We are not responsible for your use of third-party code, packages, libraries, or dependencies.
18. Sensitive Information
Unless specifically requested and appropriate for the Service, you should not submit sensitive personal information, including:
- Government identification numbers.
- Financial account details.
- Health information.
- Biometric data.
- Passwords or security credentials.
- Private keys, API keys, tokens, or secrets.
- Confidential employer or client information.
- Personal information about others without authorization.
If you submit sensitive information, you do so at your own risk and confirm that you have the right to provide it.
19. Account Deletion
If the Service offers accounts, you may request deletion of your account by contacting:
tobiasgroth0@icloud.com
We may retain certain information after deletion where required or permitted by law, including for fraud prevention, security, tax, accounting, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date.
If changes are material, we may provide additional notice, such as through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means you accept the updated policy.
21. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact:
Code Helper
Email: tobiasgroth0@icloud.com