Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
CodeForge is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you interact with our website and services.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data and comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website or enroll in our programs, you may provide:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Demographic information (age, location, educational background)
- Professional information (work experience, career goals)
- Payment and billing information for course enrollment
- Communications you send to us through contact forms or email
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
- ge data (pages viewed, time spent, click patterns)
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Referral sources and navigation paths
- Cookie data and similar tracking technologies
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from partner organizations, analytics providers, and social media platforms when you interact with our content or advertisements on those platforms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To provide educational services, process enrollments, communicate about courses, and deliver instructional materials.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, send course updates, provide customer support, and share relevant educational resources.
Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior, identify technical issues, optimize website performance, and enhance user experience.
Marketing: To send promotional materials about new courses, events, and opportunities (you can opt out at any time).
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and protect the rights and safety of our users.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure storage with access controls and regular backups
- Limited employee access based on role requirements
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Incident response procedures for potential breaches
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to maintain the highest standards.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specific retention periods depend on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another service.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us through our contact page. We will process your request promptly.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
By Contact Form: Submit an inquiry
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days
Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Partner Organizations: Companies that collaborate with us for job placement services, internship opportunities, or educational partnerships, with your consent.
Legal Requirements: Government authorities or other parties when required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.