Codeyond (“Codeyond,” “we,” “our,” and/or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our website, app and related services (collectively, the “Services”). This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and share information from or about Codeyond users (“Users”). If you apply to and participate in our Codeyond Fellows program, the collection, use and disclosure of information from volunteers related to this program is governed by our privacy policy. By using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, disclosure, and the procedures this Privacy Policy describes. Beyond the Privacy Policy, your use of the Services is also subject to our Terms & Conditions.
Information we collect We collect a variety of information from or about you or your devices, as described below. If you do not provide information when requested, you may not be able to use the Services if that information is necessary to provide the Services or if we are legally required to collect it. 1. Information you provide to Us Application and Profile Information. If you apply to volunteer, we may receive personal information including but not limited to your first and last name, address, email address, phone number, concentrations, the contents of your resume and other information you provide as part of your application. If you apply to be a mentor(professional volunteer), we may receive personal information including but not limited to your first and last name, email address, company, position/title, and other information you choose to provide. If you propose a project to Codeyond, we may receive personal information including but not limited to your full name, email address, the company/organization name, and other information that you provide about the proposed project. Payment Information. When you make a donation, we use PayPal to collect and process your payment. To process the donation, we may ask you for your PayPal username and phone number to verify your account. Communications. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you. For example, if you contact us through our website and app, we may receive your first and last name, email address, the contents of a message or attachments that you may send to us, and other information you choose to provide. If you sign up to receive emails or information from us or respond to our annual surveys, then we may collect certain information from you, such as your first and last name, email address, your areas of interest, and other information you choose to provide. When we send you emails, we may track whether you open them to learn how to deliver a better experience and improve the Services. Careers. If you decide that you wish to apply for a job with us, you may submit your contact information and your resume via online form or email. We will collect the information you choose to provide on your resume, such as your education and employment experience. 2. Information we collect when you use the services Device Information. We receive information about the device and software you use to access the Services, including internet protocol (“IP”) address, web browser type, operating system version, internet traffic data, service usage data, and unique device identifiers. Usage Information. To help us understand how you use the Services and to help us improve them, when you use the Services, we automatically receive information about your interactions with the Services, like action history, information requested or rejected, selections made by you, log files, performance logs, diagnostic reports, the pages or other content you view, the searches you conduct, pages you request, the websites and app you visited before using the Services, and the dates, times, and durations of your visits. Location Information. When you use the Services, we infer the general physical location of your device and the geographic regions our Users are located. For example, your IP address may indicate your general geographic region. Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies. We and our third-party partners may collect information using Cookies. Cookies are small files of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer. They contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive. We use cookies, beacons, invisible tags, and similar technologies (collectively “Cookies”) to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other Users. This aids your experience when you use the Services and allows us to improve the functionality of the Services. Cookies can be used for performance management, collecting information on how the Services are being used for analytics purposes. They can also be used for functionality management, enabling us to make the User’s visit more efficient by, for example, remembering language preferences, passwords and log-in details. We may also use pixel tags and web beacons on the Services. These are tiny graphic images placed on web pages or in our emails that allow us to determine whether you have performed a specific action. Below is an overview of the types of Cookies we and third parties may use to collect information. Strictly Necessary Cookies. Some Cookies are strictly necessary to make the Services available to you. We cannot provide you with the Services without this type of Cookies. Functional Cookies. Functional Cookies are used to recognize you when you return to the Services. This enables us to adapt our content for you and remember your preferences. For example, we use functional Cookies to remember your choice of language or region. Analytical or Performance Cookies. We also use Cookies for website analytics purposes in order to operate, maintain and improve the Services. We may use our own analytics Cookies or use third-party analytics providers to collect and process certain analytics data on our behalf. These providers may also collect information about your use of other websites, apps, and online resources. You can find more information about your rights and choices, and how to block the use of certain Cookies in the section Your Rights and Choices below. 3. Information we receive from third parties Third-Party Websites. We may collect the information you or others make available through third-party platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, GitHub or other websites that we find through online searches. Partners. We may receive additional information about you from third parties such as data or marketing partners and combine it with other information we have about you.