codebin.dev - AI-Powered Code Editor

1. Introduction

CodeBin.dev ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered coding platform.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information from OAuth providers (GitHub, Google)
Project Content: Code, comments, project descriptions, and other content you create
Communications: Messages you send to our support team or feedback you provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
AI Interaction Data: Your interactions with AI features, including prompts and generated content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and manage your account
Provide AI-powered coding assistance and suggestions
Enable collaboration features and project sharing
Send you updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. AI Services and Data Processing

Our AI-powered features may process your code and prompts to provide assistance. Important considerations:

AI interactions may be processed by third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
We implement measures to protect sensitive information in AI interactions
Generated code suggestions are not stored permanently by default
You should avoid sharing sensitive data (passwords, API keys) in AI prompts
AI-generated content may be used to improve our services (anonymized)

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Public Projects

Projects marked as "public" are visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines. This includes:

Project code, descriptions, and metadata
Your username and profile information associated with the project
Project statistics (views, likes, forks)

5.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:

Cloud hosting and storage providers
AI service providers for coding assistance
Analytics and monitoring services
Customer support platforms

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication
Monitoring for unauthorized access
Secure development practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Update or correct your account information
Delete your account and associated data
Export your project data
Control the visibility of your projects (public/private)

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your session and remember your preferences
Analyze how you use our platform
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account information: Until you delete your account
Project data: Until you delete the projects
Usage data: Typically 2-3 years for analytics purposes
Legal compliance data: As required by applicable law

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: