1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Participate in our AI coding adoption survey
• Register as a consultant on our platform
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates

This may include your name, email address, company information, job title, experience level, and survey responses about your AI coding practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Conduct research on AI coding adoption trends
• Generate aggregate reports and insights
• Match survey participants with relevant consultants
• Improve our services and user experience
• Send you relevant updates and recommendations
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Consultant Matching: We may share your contact information with approved consultants when you express interest in their services
• Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregate survey data for research purposes
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Secure data transmission using SSL encryption
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure data storage with regular backups

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Survey data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form for research purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.