1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Software Building (“Company”, “we”, or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information gathered from users (“User” or “you”) of our website, located at www.softwarebuilding.io (“Website”). Our Website provides free educational resources dedicated to software development and software engineering, including tutorials and in-depth articles.
We are committed to respecting your privacy. This Policy outlines how we handle your personal information, your privacy rights, and how we comply with international data protection regulations. By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described within this Policy.
2. Information We Collect: Directly from Users
We may collect information you directly provide to us, such as when you:
- Create an Account: Name, email address, username, or any other information used for account creation and management.
- Contact Us: Inquiries via contact forms or email may include your name, email, and the content of your message.
3. Information We Collect: Automatic Collection
When you interact with our Website, we may automatically collect technical data, including:
- IP Address: Your device’s unique internet address.
- Browser & Device Information: Type of browser, operating system, device model.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, links clicked, features used.
- Location Data (Approximate): May be derived from your IP address.
4. Information We Collect: Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from third-party partners, such as:
- Analytics Providers: Data to understand website traffic and user behaviour.
5. How We Use Collected Information: Website Functionality
We use collected information to operate, maintain, and improve our Website, including:
- Provision of Services: Delivering core content and features of the Website.
- Account Management: Enabling account creation and user login.
- Website Optimization: Analysing how users interact with our Website to guide improvements.
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent or malicious activity.
6. How We Use Collected Information: Personalization
We may use collected information to tailor your experience on our Website:
- Content Recommendations: Suggesting tutorials or articles based on your interests and browsing history.
7. How We Use Collected Information: Communications
If you have opted-in to receive communications from us, we may use your information to:
- Send Newsletters: Email updates on new content and Website developments.
- Promotional Offers: Occasional information about related services or offers.
- Responding to Inquiries: Addressing questions or requests submitted via contact forms or email.
8. How We Use Collected Information: Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how our Website is used and to improve our Services. This may involve collecting and analysing information such as:
- Aggregate Traffic Patterns: Understanding overall website usage trends
- Popular Content Identification: Analysing which tutorials or articles are most engaging
- User Journey Mapping: Identifying common navigation paths on the Website
Note: We primarily use anonymized or aggregated data for analytics purposes to protect user privacy.
9. How We Use Collected Information: Other Purposes
We may use your information for other legitimate business purposes, such as:
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations such as responding to valid subpoenas or law enforcement requests.
- Research: Conducting non-identifying research to improve the field of software development and education (only with appropriate aggregation and anonymization).
- Business Operations: Internal administrative functions to support our Website’s operations.
10. How We Share Information: Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various tasks, including:
- Cloud Hosting Providers: Storing website data and files.
- Analytics Tools: Providing insights into website usage patterns.
- Email Marketing Platforms (if applicable): Managing newsletters and communications.
We contractually require these service providers to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information, and to only use it for the purposes outlined in our agreements.
11. How We Share Information: Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if we are legally required to do so, such as:
- Compliance with Laws: Responding to valid subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
- Protection of Rights: Defending the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public.
12. How We Share Information: Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will provide notice if such a transfer occurs and outline your choices in that situation
13. User Choices: Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct certain personal information we hold about you. This may include information you provided directly, as well as some automatically collected data.
14. User Choices: Deletion Requests
Under certain privacy regulations (such as GDPR), you may have the right to request that we delete your personal information. We will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis and take action as required by applicable laws.
To submit a deletion request, please contact us at info@softwarebuilding.io.
15. User Choices: Restricting Processing
You may have the right to request restrictions on how we process your personal information. This can include limiting the scope of use or requesting that we temporarily cease certain processing activities.
To discuss restricting the processing of your information, please contact us at info@softwarebuilding.io.
16. User Choices: Data Portability
Under certain conditions, you may have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured and machine-readable format. This allows you to easily transfer your data to another service provider.
To request a portable copy of your data, please contact us at info@softwarebuilding.io.
17. User Choices: Marketing Opt-Outs
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from us at any time. You can usually do this by:
- Following Unsubscribe Links: Unsubscribe links are included in our marketing emails.
- Updating Account Preferences (if applicable): Your account settings may have options to manage email subscriptions.
- Contacting Us Directly: Send your opt-out request to info@softwarebuilding.io.
18. Data Security Measures
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security measures include:
- Data Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data both at rest and in transit.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular Security Reviews: Conducting periodic reviews and updates to our security practices.
Please note: While we strive to protect your information, no data transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
19. Data Retention Practices
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and its use. Factors considered include:
- Active Account Status: Data associated with active accounts is retained to provide services.
- Legal Obligations: Preservation of data may be necessary for legal or regulatory compliance.
- Business Purposes: Retaining data for analysis or historical records.
20. International Data Transfers
Our Website may be hosted and operated from locations outside of your country or jurisdiction. If you are accessing the Website from the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that your personal information may be transferred to countries with different privacy standards.
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information during cross-border transfers, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses: Using approved data transfer mechanisms for EU countries.
- Privacy Shield Frameworks (if applicable): Complying with frameworks for data transfers to the US.
21. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at info@softwarebuilding.io so we can take steps to remove it.
22. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and enable certain features. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the core functionality of the Website (e.g., remembering login status).
- Functional Cookies: Improve user experience by remembering preferences or enabling features.
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage patterns and performance.
- Marketing Cookies (if applicable): Used to personalize advertising on our Website or other platforms.
Managing Cookies: You can typically control and manage cookie settings through your web browser. This may include options to block certain types of cookies or receive notifications when cookies are being used.
23. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of your personal information as defined by the CCPA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at info@softwarebuilding.io.
24. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting a prominent notice on our Website or through other appropriate means.
The “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last revised.
25. Contact Information for Privacy Matters
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: info@softwarebuilding.io
