Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 20, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how CodeForce Digital Consulting (“CodeForce”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website codeforce.us and in the course of delivering digital services, software, and web development projects to clients and users, including those of our clients.
This policy complies with applicable U.S. laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (where applicable), Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00, and relevant federal digital privacy laws. By using this website or our services, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Directly from you (e.g., when you fill out forms, submit payment information, or contact us)
- Automatically through our website (e.g., cookies, analytics, IP address)
- From third parties (e.g., if you log in via social platforms or use services built by CodeForce, such as login apps or plugins hosted on other websites like Clockworks.com)
This may include:
- Full name, email address, mailing address
- Login credentials and public social profile data (when applicable)
- Payment details (via secure third-party processors)
- Site usage behavior, browser, and IP info
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide and support the services you request
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Communicate important updates or marketing offers (only if you consent)
- Fulfill contractual obligations to our clients
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share your data:
- With third-party providers necessary to operate our services (e.g., Stripe, hosting, email platforms)
- When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- With our clients (such as Clockworks.com) only if you are interacting with a product or service that we built on their behalf
4. Data Security
We implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards consistent with Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00 and other applicable standards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
All sensitive data (e.g., login tokens, billing info) is encrypted or stored via secure third-party vendors, and we routinely monitor our systems for vulnerabilities.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we have about you
- Request correction, deletion, or restriction of that data
- Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable)
- File a complaint with your state’s data protection authority
Massachusetts residents may also request access to the methods we use to safeguard your information under 201 CMR 17.00.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve website performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Contact & Account Deletion
To delete your data, opt out of communications, or file a data access request, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@codeforce.us
📧 Developer Email (as listed in Meta Apps): stephaniestoudenmire@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days of your request.
9. Third-Party Services
If you interact with services or websites created by CodeForce for our clients (e.g., logging into Clockworks.com via Facebook), please refer to those clients’ privacy policies as well. While we develop secure systems, we are not responsible for the data handling practices of third-party websites.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we discover that we’ve inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of our services constitutes agreement to the updated terms.