Our Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 31, 2025

Welcome to APPECODE (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website https://www.appecode.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Name
• Email address (e.g., for newsletter sign-up or contacting us)
• Shipping and billing address (for physical product orders)
• Any information voluntarily submitted via forms or communication methods

b. Non-Personal Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Referring URL and exit pages
• Device information

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect data about how users interact with our Website.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Website
• To fulfill and ship product orders
• To improve user experience and analyze usage trends
• To respond to inquiries and provide support
• To send newsletters, order confirmations, and marketing materials when consent is given
• To prevent malicious attacks and protect the integrity of the Website

3. IP Address Collection

We collect IP addresses as part of routine web traffic monitoring and analytics. Additionally, IP addresses are used to detect, mitigate, and prevent unauthorized access, misuse, and malicious activities.

4. Newsletter and Communications

Users who sign up for our newsletter voluntarily provide their email address. Users who place orders will receive transactional emails about their purchases, including confirmation, shipping updates, and order support.

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our communications.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate the Website and services, including:

• Google Analytics: for understanding how visitors interact with the Website. Google may collect your IP address and other usage data. You can read Google’s privacy policy here.
• Payment processors: for handling transactions for physical and digital product purchases. We do not store your credit card or payment information. Transactions are processed through secure third-party platforms that have their own privacy and data security policies.
• Email marketing services: for sending newsletters and promotional emails.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

• With service providers who help us operate the Website and conduct business (e.g., shipping carriers, payment processors)
• When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of APPECODE, our users, or others

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain purchase and customer data indefinitely for legal, accounting, and business records unless otherwise requested by the customer in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the European Union under GDPR), you may have the following rights:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing or request data portability
• The right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@appecode.com.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser, store user preferences, and improve performance and functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies – Required for core site functionality, such as navigating pages and accessing secure areas. These cookies cannot be disabled.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies – Used to collect data on how users interact with the Website (e.g., page views, traffic sources). These help us improve usability and measure performance. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
• Functional Cookies – Help remember choices you make, such as your language or region, and provide enhanced features.
• Marketing Cookies – May be used to deliver relevant advertisements or track user engagement with marketing content (used only with your consent).

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics: To gather information on site usage, such as visitor numbers and behavior. Google may store this information on servers located in the United States. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Cookie Choices

Upon your first visit to our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies, and set preferences for certain sites.

Please note that disabling some types of cookies may affect your experience on the Website and limit access to certain features or functions.

For more detailed information about the specific cookies we use, you may contact us at info@appecode.com.

11. International Users

If you access our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S. by us or our service providers. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

     Email: info@appecode.com
     Website: https://www.appecode.com