Effective Date: July 18, 2025
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
At CodeBlock.io, we respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information when you use our website and services.
1. No Personal Data Collection from Visitors
We do not collect, store, or track any personal data from individuals who simply browse or access the CodeBlock.io website.
- We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or analytics.
- We do not collect names, emails, or IP addresses from visitors.
You are free to visit and explore our public website anonymously.
2. Account-Based Features
Some features of CodeBlock.io—such as cloud IDE access, project sandboxing, or GitHub integration—require user authentication. If you choose to use these features:
- You may log in via GitHub OAuth.
- We only store minimal data necessary to support those features (e.g., GitHub username, project metadata).
We do not access your private repositories or collect unnecessary information without your permission.
3. Third-Party Services
We use trusted infrastructure services to operate our platform, including:
- GitHub (for authentication and repo access)
- Cloudflare (for security and performance)
- DigitalOcean or similar (for server hosting)
- Let's Encrypt (for SSL encryption)
These services may log basic technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) for security or operational purposes. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
4. Cookies
We only use essential cookies required for basic site functionality, such as maintaining secure sessions when you log in. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect all data involved in authenticated services, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- OAuth-based login flows
- Server firewalls and intrusion protection
No security method is perfect, but we are committed to safeguarding the integrity of our systems.
6. Your Rights
If you use our account-based features, you may:
- Request deletion of any data we've stored
- Disconnect GitHub access at any time
To make a data-related request, please use our contact form.
7. Children's Privacy
CodeBlock.io is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use our contact form.