Effective Date: 3/11/25
HintCode (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the HintCode extension.
1. Information We Collect
When you use HintCode, we may collect the following information:
Non-personally identifiable information: We may collect data about your interactions with LeetCode (e.g., problem types, level of hints used, code input, etc.) to improve the quality of the hints and the user experience.
Browser and device information: We may collect technical information such as your browser type, device type, and operating system to ensure proper functionality and compatibility of HintCode.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide relevant hints and guidance based on the LeetCode problems you are working on.
Improve the functionality and performance of the HintCode extension.
Offer links to external resources, such as YouTube tutorials, to support your learning.
3. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties. HintCode only collects data relevant to enhancing your experience and does not track or store sensitive personal information.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide while using HintCode, including encryption and secure handling of data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
HintCode may provide links to third-party websites, such as YouTube, for tutorial purposes. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
6. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hintcodedevs@gmail.com.
By using HintCode, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.