Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Overview
CodeSmash ("we", "our", or "us") is a developer productivity and competitive programming platform built by Rohit Siva Shankar. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.
2. Data We Collect
- Account information: Email address and display name when you sign up via Google or email authentication.
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and contest calendar interactions — collected anonymously through Vercel Analytics.
- User-generated content: Code snippets, notes, and todo items you explicitly save within the platform.
3. What We Do NOT Store
We do not sell, share, or rent your personal data to any third party. We do not store credit card numbers, payment details, or any sensitive financial information. All code compiled in our online compiler is processed transiently and never stored on our servers.
4. Google AdSense & Cookies
CodeSmash uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
5. Data Security
We use Firebase Authentication and Firestore with strict security rules to protect your data. Connections are always encrypted via HTTPS.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of CodeSmash after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, email us at nrss4244@gmail.com.