Effective Date: June 2, 2026
Code Review Hub ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you use our platform.
By using Code Review Hub, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information.
Account Information
When you register, we may collect:
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Profile image
- Authentication provider information
- Account preferences
User Generated Content
We collect content you voluntarily submit, including:
- Source code
- Code review requests
- Reviews
- Comments
- Replies
- Discussion threads
- Profile descriptions
Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Session information
- Usage statistics
Log Data
We may store:
- Login timestamps
- Account activity
- Error logs
- Security logs
- Audit trails
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide platform functionality.
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Display content.
- Enable reviews and discussions.
- Improve platform performance.
- Detect abuse and fraud.
- Enforce community rules.
- Respond to support requests.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. User Content Visibility
Content you submit may be publicly visible, including:
- Usernames
- Profiles
- Code submissions
- Reviews
- Comments
- Discussion threads
Users should avoid posting:
- Secrets
- API keys
- Passwords
- Private credentials
- Proprietary business information
Publicly posted content may be viewed, indexed, copied, or referenced by others.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use:
- Session cookies
- Authentication cookies
- Preference cookies
- Security cookies
- Analytics technologies
These technologies help:
- Maintain login sessions.
- Improve user experience.
- Analyze platform usage.
- Prevent abuse.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some functionality may be affected.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on applicable laws, we process data based on:
- User consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate business interests
- Legal obligations
- Security and fraud prevention requirements
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Including:
- Hosting providers
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Analytics services
- Authentication services
- Security monitoring services
Legal Authorities
We may disclose information when required to:
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Respond to court orders.
- Protect users.
- Prevent fraud or abuse.
- Enforce our policies.
Business Transfers
If Code Review Hub is involved in:
- Acquisition
- Merger
- Reorganization
- Asset sale
User information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Platform operation
- Security purposes
- Legal compliance
- Dispute resolution
Deleted content may remain temporarily in backups and archives.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards including:
- Encryption in transit
- Access controls
- Authentication protections
- Security monitoring
- Regular maintenance procedures
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
9. Account Deletion
Users may request account deletion.
Upon deletion:
- Personal account information may be removed.
- Public discussions may remain where necessary to preserve conversation integrity.
- Legal retention requirements may apply.
Certain records may be retained for security, compliance, or audit purposes.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries different from your residence.
We take reasonable measures to ensure adequate protection during international transfers.
11. Children's Privacy
Code Review Hub is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware of such collection, we will take reasonable steps to remove the information.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your data.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion.
- Restrict processing.
- Object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent.
Requests may be subject to verification requirements.
13. Community Content Responsibility
Users remain responsible for content they publish.
We encourage users to avoid sharing:
- Personal addresses
- Phone numbers
- Government identifiers
- Financial information
- Confidential source code
- Proprietary trade secrets
Public content may remain visible to other users.
14. Security Incident Response
In the event of a security incident, we may:
- Investigate the issue.
- Restrict affected systems.
- Notify impacted users when required.
- Cooperate with relevant authorities.
15. Third-Party Links
The platform may contain links to external websites or services.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party privacy practices.
- Third-party security measures.
- Content hosted outside our platform.
Users should review third-party privacy policies separately.
16. Analytics and Performance Monitoring
We may collect aggregate usage information to:
- Measure engagement.
- Improve platform features.
- Detect performance issues.
- Enhance reliability.
Aggregate data generally does not identify individual users.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions become effective upon publication.
Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
18. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Email: privacy@codereviewhub.com
Privacy Commitment
Code Review Hub is committed to maintaining a transparent, secure, and trustworthy environment for developers to collaborate, learn, and improve through community-driven code reviews and discussions.