Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how 0xProgramming OÜ ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, company name when you contact us or subscribe to updates
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Usage information (time spent on pages, click patterns)
• Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
• Referral information (how you arrived at our site)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• To provide platform review services and information
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website functionality and user experience

3.2 Communication

• To send you updates about new reviews and platform analyses
• To notify you about changes to our services or policies
• To respond to your contact form submissions

3.3 Legal Compliance

• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• To protect our rights and the rights of our users
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and business operations
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations when providing services
• Legal Compliance: To meet our legal and regulatory obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

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

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Data backup and security services

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Prevent fraud or security threats

6. Data Security

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

• Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
• Accidental loss, destruction, or damage
• Malicious attacks and data breaches

Our security measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and user authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
• Communication Records: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
• Technical Data: Retained for 12 months for security and analytics purposes
• Legal Compliance: Retained as required by applicable laws

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access Rights

• Right to access your personal data we hold about you
• Right to receive a copy of your personal data

8.2 Correction and Deletion Rights

• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain circumstances

8.3 Processing Rights

• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to data portability

8.4 Consent Rights

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to object to direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

As we are based in Estonia (EU), your personal data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email if you have subscribed to our updates
• Post a notice on our website homepage

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information

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

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.