Privacypolicy.

1. Overview

Codehosted ("we", "our", or "us") operates codehosted.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our software development services. Please read it carefully. By using our site or services you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Name, email address, and contact details when submitting a project intake form
• Business information shared during onboarding or project scoping
• Payment information processed securely through third-party providers
• Communications sent via chat, email, or our client portal

Information collected automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps)
• Device and usage information via standard web analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Deliver, manage, and improve our software development services
• Respond to inquiries and provide client support
• Send project updates, invoices, and service communications
• Send marketing emails where you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Analyze site usage to improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers — hosting, payment processing, analytics, and email delivery partners bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client project data is retained for a minimum of 3 years after project completion unless you request earlier deletion where permitted by law.

5.1 Confidential Intake & Cloud Storage

Ideas, concepts, and project intake details shared with us are treated as confidential business information. We do not sell this information to third parties.

To deliver our services, we may store project details and uploaded files with vetted cloud providers (such as hosting, storage, communication, and payment infrastructure). These providers process data only to help us operate and are subject to contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the site and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@codehosted.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: