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Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: January 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CodeStandUp (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://codestandup.com (the “Site”).

CodeStandUp is operated by an individual based in Sri Lanka.

Information We Collect
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Information We Do Not Collect
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We do not directly collect any personal information from you. We do not:

  • Require user registration or accounts
  • Collect names, email addresses, or contact information
  • Send newsletters or marketing emails
  • Store any personal data on our servers

Information Collected by Third Parties
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While we do not directly collect personal information, we use third-party services that may collect certain information:

Google Analytics
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We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics may collect:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where required by law)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Data.

Advertising
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We display advertisements on our Site through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Display relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

These advertising partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. For more information about online advertising and your choices, visit:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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Our Site and third-party services use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies Used
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  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand site usage
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising networks to deliver relevant ads

Managing Cookies
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You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

Your Privacy Rights
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For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents - GDPR
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If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

Since we do not directly collect personal information, these rights primarily apply to data collected by our third-party service providers (Google Analytics and advertising networks). To exercise these rights regarding third-party data collection, you can:

  • Use Google’s privacy controls to manage your data
  • Opt out of personalized advertising using the links provided above
  • Adjust your browser cookie settings

The legal basis for processing data through these services is our legitimate interest in understanding our audience and maintaining our Site through advertising revenue.

For California Residents - CCPA and CPRA
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If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

Categories of Personal Information Collected: Through our third-party service providers, the following categories of information may be collected:

  • Internet or other electronic network activity information (browsing history, interactions with the Site)
  • Geolocation data (approximate location based on IP address)
  • Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: We do not directly sell your personal information. However, our use of advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” under the CPRA. You can opt out by:

  • Using the advertising opt-out links provided above
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block third-party cookies
  • Using browser extensions designed to block tracking

We do not have actual knowledge that we sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

Do Not Track
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Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out mechanisms described above to limit tracking.

Children’s Privacy
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Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers
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Our Site is operated from Sri Lanka. If you are accessing the Site from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Sri Lanka or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

Data Security
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While we do not directly collect personal data, we take reasonable measures to ensure our Site is secure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.