Privacy Policy

Introduction

CodeLinja Oy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the CodeLinja learning platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Data Controller

Information We Collect

• •Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
• •Mobile Number: Only with your explicit consent for marketing purposes
• •Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, course progress, and learning activities
• •Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies (with your consent)
• •Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store credit card details.

How We Use Your Information

• •Service Delivery: Account management, course access, payment processing, progress tracking
• •Marketing Communications: Only with your explicit consent. You can unsubscribe anytime.
• •Service Improvement: Analytics and usage patterns (only with analytics consent)
• •Legal Compliance: Tax obligations, fraud prevention, legal requests

Legal Basis for Processing

• •Consent: Marketing, analytics cookies, mobile number collection
• •Contract: Service delivery, account management, payment processing
• •Legal Obligation: Tax compliance, legal requests
• •Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, security, essential service improvements

Cookies

Manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.

• •Necessary Cookies: Essential for functionality (always active)
• •Analytics Cookies: Usage statistics (requires consent)
• •Marketing Cookies: Personalized marketing (requires consent)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We share information only with:

• •Service providers (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
• •Legal authorities when required by law
• •Business partners with your explicit consent

All third-party providers are GDPR compliant and bound by strict data protection agreements.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing (bcrypt), access controls, and regular security audits.

Data Retention

• •Account Data: Deleted within 30 days of account closure
• •Marketing Data: Deleted immediately upon withdrawal of consent
• •Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years (Finnish tax law requirement)
• •Consent Records: Retained for 3 years (GDPR compliance)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• •Access your personal data
• •Correct inaccurate information
• •Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• •Export your data in a portable format
• •Object to processing
• •Withdraw consent at any time
• •Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

Exercise Your Rights: Email contact@codelinja.com (we respond within 30 days)

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for all international transfers.

Data Storage: Primarily EU servers (GDPR compliant)

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent website notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.