Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Priodemy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Priodemy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

• Contact Information: Name and email address (if you subscribe, contact us, or sign in)
• Account Information: Email and basic profile from Google Sign-In if you choose to log in
• Search Queries: Terms you search for on our platform
• Feedback: Comments, questions, or feedback you provide
• Learning Progress: Lessons completed, quiz answers, certificates earned (only if you sign in)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
• Cookies: Data stored by your browser (see Cookie Policy below)
• Analytics Data: Collected via Google Analytics 4

2.3 Code You Write

Code written in our playground editor is:

• Stored locally in your browser using localStorage
• NOT sent to or stored on our servers
• Remains on your device only

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver educational content and functionality
• Improve Services: To understand how users interact with our platform
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide support
• Personalize: To tailor content and recommendations to your interests
• Display Ads: To show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Security: To detect and prevent security issues or fraud
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

Priodemy uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. This section discloses how Google and its partners use cookies and data to serve ads on our site.

5.1 How Google Uses Data

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Priodemy and other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Google's DoubleClick DART cookie may be used by Google partners to serve interest-based ads.

5.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of personalized advertising in any of the following ways:

• Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising by Google
• Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of third-party advertising cookies
• Visit YourOnlineChoices.eu (for European users)

Opting out will not stop ads from appearing — they will simply be less personalized.

5.3 Third-Party Vendors

Some of our third-party advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to gather information about your visits. For more information about each, please review their respective privacy policies:

• Google Advertising Privacy & Terms
• Google Privacy Policy

5.4 What We Don't Do

• We do not sell your personal information to advertisers
• We do not share your email or contact details with ad networks
• We do not allow ads that are deceptive, malicious, or violate Google's ad policies

6. Other Third-Party Services

In addition to Google AdSense (Section 5), we use the following third-party services:

6.1 Google Analytics 4

• Purpose: Website analytics and usage tracking
• Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics, demographics
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

6.2 Firebase Authentication & Firestore

• Purpose: User sign-in (Google) and storing learning progress
• Data Stored: Email, profile name, lesson completion records, certificate records
• Provider: Google Firebase

6.3 Razorpay (for paid certifications only)

• Purpose: Process payment for ProdiFy certifications
• Data Shared: Name, email, payment details (handled by Razorpay)
• Privacy Policy: Razorpay Privacy Policy

6.4 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Services Used: Cloudflare, jsDelivr, Cloudflare CDN
• Purpose: Deliver fonts, libraries, and scripts efficiently
• Data Collected: May log requests for security and performance

6.5 External Resources

• Font Awesome (icons)
• CodeMirror (code editor)
• Three.js / Vanta.js (animations)

7. Data Storage and Security

7.1 Where We Store Data

• Your code is stored locally on your device only
• Sign-in account data and learning progress are stored in Google Firestore
• Analytics data is stored by Google Analytics

7.2 Security Measures

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
• Security headers to prevent common attacks
• Regular security audits
• Input sanitization and validation
• Firebase security rules limiting data access

7.3 Data Retention

• Analytics Data: Retained per Google Analytics settings (26 months default)
• Local Storage: Persists until you clear browser data
• Account Data: Retained as long as your account exists; you can request deletion via support@priodemy.com
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

8.1 Access and Portability

• Request information about data we hold about you
• Export your locally stored code from browser storage

8.2 Correction and Deletion

• Clear your browser data to delete locally stored information
• Email support@priodemy.com to request deletion of your account or any data we hold
• We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days

8.3 Opt-Out Options

• Personalized Ads: See Section 5.2 above
• Analytics: Use browser "Do Not Track" or install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Cookies: Configure your browser to block cookies

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is open to all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact support@priodemy.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Our website can be accessed globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence (notably the United States via Google services). These countries may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our homepage (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Legal Basis: We process data based on consent and legitimate interests
• Right to Object: You can object to data processing
• Right to Restriction: You can request restricted processing
• Data Protection Officer: Contact support@priodemy.com for DPO information

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: support@priodemy.com
Website: priodemy.com
Contact form: priodemy.com/contact

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

15. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, we honor this preference and limit tracking for analytics purposes. Note that Google AdSense and other third-party services may not honor Do Not Track signals — see Section 5 for ad opt-out instructions.