At TinyCode Labs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with international best practices and applicable regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us through our contact form (name, email address, and message). We may also automatically collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, to improve our services and user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and remember your preferences. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to: (a) respond to your inquiries and requests, (b) improve and personalize our services and website, (c) send you communications about our products and services when appropriate and with your consent, (d) comply with our legal obligations, and (e) detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, strict access controls, and regular reviews of our security practices. However, no method of Internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your information when necessary to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Generally, contact data is retained for a maximum of 3 years from the last contact, unless a different period is required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the right to: (a) access your personal data, (b) rectify inaccurate or incomplete data, (c) request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten'), (d) restrict or object to the processing of your data, (e) data portability, and (f) withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised 'Last updated' date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We recommend reading the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Contact and Data Protection Officer

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, you can contact us at: tinycodelabs.dev@gmail.com. We are committed to investigating and resolving complaints about our handling of personal information.