Privacy Policy — Code With Raman

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use Code With Raman (the "Service"), how we use it, and the choices you have. Plain language. No legal gymnastics.

📌 In short

We don't run user accounts. We don't sell data. We use cookies for analytics and advertising, and you can decline them. That's it.

1. Who we are

Code With Raman ("we", "us", "our") is an educational platform operated by Raman Sharma. You can reach us at hello@codewithraman.com.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

The site does not require sign-up. The only personal information we collect is what you voluntarily send us:

Your name, email address, and message when you use the contact form.
Notes you save in the personal notes feature — these are stored only on your device in localStorage and never transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, our hosting provider and our analytics tools may collect:

Pages visited, time spent, referring page
Browser type, operating system, device type
IP address (typically truncated for privacy)
Approximate location (country / city level)

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies for: site preferences, analytics (Google Analytics or similar), and advertising (Google AdSense and similar networks). You can review and manage your choices via the cookie banner shown on first visit, and read full detail in our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use your information

To respond to your messages — when you contact us, we use your email to reply.
To improve the platform — analytics tell us which tutorials are most useful and where users drop off.
To serve relevant advertising — third-party ad networks may use cookies to show you ads; you can opt out (see Section 6).
To comply with legal obligations — if required by applicable law.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your contact-form submissions with anyone except as needed to reply.

4. Third-party services

The site uses these third parties; each has its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics — site analytics. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense — display advertising. How Google uses data
Google Fonts — typography (no cookies set).
CDN providers (Cloudflare CDN, jsDelivr) — for delivery of code editor and font assets.

5. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, India's DPDP Act, etc.), you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent for cookies and analytics
File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise any of these, email hello@codewithraman.com.

6. Advertising and ad personalization

We may participate in Google AdSense and other ad networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at:

7. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we'll delete it.

8. Data security

The site is served over HTTPS. Contact-form submissions are sent via your email client, not stored on our servers. Personal notes are stored only on your device. We take reasonable measures to protect any data we do hold, but no online service is 100% secure.

9. Data retention

Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle your inquiry and any reasonable follow-up. Analytics data is retained per the third-party provider's policy (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect when. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@codewithraman.com or use the contact form.