Legal & Privacy

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (from OAuth provider)
• Display name and profile picture (from GitHub/Google)
• Account creation date

Interview & Practice Data

• Code you write during practice sessions
• Conversations with our AI interviewer
• Performance scores and feedback
• Session duration and completion status
• Programming languages used

Payment Information

• Payment transactions are processed by Stripe
• We store: subscription status, billing dates, payment history (amount, date, status)
• We do NOT store: full credit card numbers, CVV, or sensitive payment details

Technical Data

• IP address (for security and rate limiting)
• Browser type and device information
• Usage analytics (with your consent)

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our platform. Each provider has their own privacy policy and data protection measures:

Data Retention Periods

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Interview sessions: 2 years from creation, or until account deletion
• Payment records: 7 years (required for tax/legal compliance)
• Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized after 14 months)
• Security logs: 90 days
• Deleted account data: Permanently purged within 30 days

International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our services from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with our processors
• Data Processing Agreements with all third-party providers
• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

How We Use Your Information

• Provide our service: Deliver AI-powered interview practice and personalized feedback
• Improve your experience: Track your progress and recommend relevant practice problems
• Process payments: Handle subscription billing through Stripe
• Send notifications: Email reminders, practice suggestions, and account updates (with your consent)
• Ensure security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Legal compliance: Meet our legal and regulatory obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• OAuth 2.0 secure authentication (no password storage)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Rate limiting and DDoS protection
• Sandboxed code execution environments

Account Terms

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate information when creating your account
• You may not share your account with others
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or exploit our AI systems
• Submit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Service
• Resell, redistribute, or commercialize the Service without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm others through the Service
• Violate the intellectual property rights of others

Intellectual Property

Your Code: You retain all ownership rights to the code you write during practice sessions. We do not claim any intellectual property rights over your code.

Our Service: CodeSparring, including our platform, AI systems, problem sets, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our materials without permission.

Feedback: If you provide suggestions or feedback about our Service, we may use it to improve our products without any obligation to you.

Subscription & Billing

Free Tier

Our free tier provides limited access to the Service at no cost. Free tier limitations may change at any time.

Pro Subscription

• Pro subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
• Automatic Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date
• You will be charged using your stored payment method on file
• Prices are in USD and exclude applicable taxes

Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time from your Account Settings
• Upon cancellation, you retain Pro access until the end of your current billing period
• We do not provide prorated refunds for partial months

Refund Policy

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all new subscriptions. If you're not satisfied with CodeSparring within the first 30 days of your initial purchase, contact support@codesparring.dev for a full refund—no questions asked.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime. We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability. We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CodeSparring, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing any legal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@codesparring.dev and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration: Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in English.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may delete your account at any time through your Account Settings.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. We also use localStorage, which is similar but stays on your device.

Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

• Cookie Banner: Click "Cookie Preferences" at the bottom of any page
• Account Settings: Go to your Account page and click "Cookie Preferences"
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies

Note: Blocking necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/UK Users)

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: Request information about the personal data we collect
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Notice: We do NOT sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Data Processing Agreement (Enterprise)

For enterprise customers requiring a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) or Business Associate Agreement (BAA), please contact us at legal@codesparring.dev. We provide custom agreements that meet your organization's compliance requirements.