Privacy-policy of CodeBank.online Introduction CodeBank.online (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you use our platform, including registration, payments, license monitoring, cookies, and other interactions. Account Registration and Login When registering an account, we collect information such as: Full name Email address Encrypted password We also log IP addresses and login timestamps to enhance security and detect suspicious activity. Payment Data We collect and store certain payment-related personal data to process transactions, including: PayPal email addresses and Merchant IDs Stripe Connect IDs and associated payment information Cryptocurrency wallet addresses (if applicable) Bank account details For business accounts: Name, Company, VAT ID Purpose: Processing payments, verifying transactions, generating invoices, and complying with tax/accounting requirements. Storage & Access: Payment data is encrypted and only accessible to authorized personnel or systems. Data is shared only with the respective payment providers or as required by law. License Monitoring and Abuse Prevention To prevent unauthorized distribution of purchased content, we log: IP address Access timestamp License ID Download statistics These data are used solely for license verification, abuse prevention, and legal protection. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve the platform and user experience, including: Google Analytics (website usage analysis) Email tracking for optional review requests Users can manage cookie preferences and opt out of non-essential cookies and marketing emails at any time. Hosting and Infrastructure Our website and data are hosted with Hetzner Online GmbH (Germany/Finland). Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and security providers (e.g., Cloudflare) may also process technical connection data. Technical Data Processed: IP address, browser/device information, connection timestamps. Service providers act as data processors under Article 28 GDPR, with appropriate agreements in place. Data Retention Payment data: stored according to legal and tax obligations (e.g., up to 10 years) We process payments using external providers: - PayPal (including email addresses and Merchant IDs) - Stripe API (including Connect IDs and associated payment information) Payment data is securely encrypted, stored only as necessary for transaction processing and legal requirements, and is never shared beyond the respective provider unless required by law. Account data: stored as long as the account is active or until deletion upon user request License logs: retained as needed for legal protection and abuse prevention Security Measures We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including: Encryption (TLS/SSL for transmission, AES-256 for storage) Access controls (only authorized personnel or systems) Monitoring for unauthorized access or breaches User Rights Under GDPR, users have the following rights: Access to personal data we store Correction or update of inaccurate data Request deletion of personal data Request export of data in a portable format Object to or restrict processing under applicable conditions Contact: For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact: info@codebank.online Changes to Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version is always available on the website. Continued use of CodeBank.online constitutes acceptance of any changes. By using CodeBank.online, you agree to this Privacy Policy.