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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Account information: Display name, username, email address, and password (stored securely using PBKDF2 hashing)
  • Profile information: Bio, social media links, and profile details you choose to provide
  • Usage data: Pages visited, tutorials viewed, and interactions with the platform
  • Transaction data: Wallet balance, purchases, and earnings (for payment processing)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain your account and the Service
  • Process transactions and manage your wallet
  • Display your public profile and authored tutorials
  • Send important account notifications (when email is configured)
  • Improve the Service and user experience
  • Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms and Conditions

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with:

  • Payment processors: Third-party payment providers for processing wallet deposits and payouts
  • Analytics providers: Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused, no cookies) when enabled
  • Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect the safety of users

4. Public Information

The following information is publicly visible: your display name, username, public profile page, tutorials you've authored, reviews you've written, and questions/answers you've posted. Your email address is never publicly displayed.

5. Data Security

We protect your data using industry-standard security measures including encrypted password storage (PBKDF2 with SHA-512), HttpOnly session cookies, CSRF protection, and rate limiting. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.

6. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

  • Session cookie: Required for login functionality (HttpOnly, secure)
  • CSRF token: Required for form security (HttpOnly)
  • Theme preference: Stored in localStorage (not a cookie) to remember your display preference

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data through your account settings
  • Update or correct your information at any time
  • Request deletion of your account by contacting support
  • Export your data by contacting support

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Published tutorial content may be retained in anonymized form.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the platform. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about your privacy? Contact us.