Privacy Policy

AI Coding Guild (“we,” “us,” “our”) is operated by Elegant Software Solutions LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use aicodingguild.com and related services (the “Service”). The current Service is centered on public articles, public prompts, and a member learning library. If we enable interactive community features later, this policy also governs the content you choose to submit there.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account data: Name, email address, and profile photo when you create an account
• Payment data: Billing address and payment method details (processed and stored by Stripe; we do not store card numbers)
• Content you create: Profile details, learning progress, contact-form submissions, and any questions, answers, comments, or similar posts you submit if interactive community features are enabled
• Communications: Messages sent via our contact form or email

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, learning progress, features used, and interaction patterns
• Device data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies and local storage: Authentication tokens, theme preferences, and cookie consent status (see Section 6)

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: To provide the Service, manage your subscription, and deliver content you have purchased
• Legitimate interest: To improve the Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Consent: For newsletter communications and optional analytics (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Track your learning progress and personalize content
• Send transactional emails (receipts, account updates)
• Send newsletters and product updates (with your consent)
• Respond to support requests and contact form submissions
• Monitor for abuse, fraud, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with the following service providers who process data on our behalf:

Each provider is contractually bound to process data only as instructed and to maintain appropriate security measures.

5. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active. Upon account deletion, personally identifiable information is anonymized within 30 days. If interactive community features are enabled, contributions such as questions or answers may be retained under a “Deleted User” label so discussion threads remain readable.
• Payment records: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting obligations.
• Usage and analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months, then aggregated or deleted.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months after resolution.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following cookies and browser storage:

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. All cookies are essential for the Service to function.

7. Your Rights

All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and anonymization of associated personal data
• Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

In addition to the above, you have the right to:

• Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing at any time
• Lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
• No sale of data: We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the preceding 12 months

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. Payment information is processed by Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses where required by GDPR.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. For significant changes, we will also notify you by email.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or to exercise your rights:

• Email: privacy@aicodingguild.com
• Contact form: aicodingguild.com/contact

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).