Privacy Policy for CodeBeacon

Effective Date: June 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to CodeBeacon (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://codebeacon.info (the “Site”).

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at vincent@codebeacon.info.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to give.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, timestamps.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and retain information.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • To personalize your experience.
  • To communicate with you.
  • To track and analyze usage and trends.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. Google, as a third-party vendor, sets cookies on your browser using domains like google.com, doubleclick.net, and googlesyndication.com. These allow personalized ads based on browsing behavior :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

You can opt‑out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

If you don’t opt‑out, third‑party vendors like AdSense may also set cookies to serve ads :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

5. Third‑Party Vendors & Cookies

We allow third-party services (e.g., Google, analytics, social media) to collect and use information about your browsing activities. These vendors may use cookies to serve ads, analyze traffic, or enhance user experience. We have no control over these cookies, but attempt to link to their privacy policies where available.

6. Cookie Consent & Revocation

Where legally required (e.g. GDPR zones), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, note this may affect Site functionality.

You may revoke consent at any time via the cookie banner, your browser settings, or by contacting us at vincent@codebeacon.info.

7. Legal Rights & Privacy in Different Regions

7.1 GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)

If you are located in the EU/UK, you have specific rights including access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, and complaint. You can also withdraw consent.

7.2 CCPA/CalOPPA (California)

Users in California have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of selling personal information. We do not sell personal data beyond serving ads. This policy is posted in accordance with CalOPPA and includes the effective date :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

7.3 Indian IT Rules

We comply with India’s IT (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules and provide clear notice of practices, types of data, purposes, security measures and disclosure procedures :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

8. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. We retain data only as long as needed for purposes described, and delete or anonymize it when no longer necessary.

Google stores ad log data and cookie information in anonymized form after 9–18 months :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, please contact us; we will delete such data.

10. Links to External Sites

The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the U.S. Those countries’ data protection laws may differ from your own.

12. Policy Changes

We may update this policy at any time. We will post the updated date at the top and notify you via site banner or email as appropriate.

13. Contact Us

If you have privacy concerns or requests, please contact:

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.