🔐 Privacy Policy – BeatCoders
Last updated: 26 December 2025
BeatCoders ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your
personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when
you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
- Name or username
- Email address
- Account credentials (passwords are hashed, never stored in plain text)
b) Usage & Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, features used, and interactions
- Performance and error logs
c) Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies or browser storage to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve user experience
- Track basic usage analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Authenticate users and manage accounts
- Provide coding challenges, battles, and feedback
- Analyze platform performance and improve features
- Communicate important updates or service-related emails
- Prevent fraud and misuse
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent – when you create an account or accept cookies
- Contractual necessity – to provide platform features
- Legitimate interest – to improve performance and security
- Legal obligations – when required by law
4. Data Storage & Security
- Data is stored securely using industry-standard practices
- Passwords are encrypted and hashed
- Access to user data is restricted and monitored
⚠️ While we take strong measures, no system is 100%
secure.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Email communication
- Analytics and monitoring
Each third party operates under its own privacy policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as:
- Your account is active, or
- Required for legal or operational purposes
You may request deletion at any time.
7. Your Rights (GDPR-Compliant)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us.
8. Children’s Privacy
BeatCoders is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from
children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to our team.