This policy describes what personal data we collect , how we use it , and your choices.

We collect information from you when you register to join the Re:Coded Newsletter , as well as when you visit and take actions on Re:Coded websites.

We use this information to provide the services you've requested. We use cookies (such as Google Analytics) to track usage patterns, which allows us to provide a better experience and improve our website.

You can access your data , edit your preferences , or revoke consent by contacting Re:Coded. Except for the purposes outlined below, we will not trade, share, or sell your personal data with anyone.

This policy applies to information collected by Re:Coded through all channels , both offline and online via any Re:Coded website, including www.re-coded.com and www.recoded.house. By accessing or using any Re:Coded website, you agree to be bound by this policy.

This policy may be modified from time to time, and the changes will be posted on the Re:Coded website. We will also notify Re:Coded members of any substantive changes by email.

The Re:Coded Privacy Policy considers the May 2018 requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

If you have any questions about the Re:Coded Privacy Policy, please contact us at re-coded@re-coded.com.

Consent

Any collection and processing of personal data via Re:Coded websites is done with the explicit consent of the user; no user can join Re:Coded or have their personal data collected or processed without first agreeing to the Re:Coded Privacy Policy.

What We Collect

Data collected from website visitors

As a visitor to our websites, Re:Coded's servers automatically record certain information, such as your Internet Protocol ("IP") address (so we understand which country you are connecting from when you visit the website), your operating system, your browser ID, your browsing activity, and other information about how you interacted with our websites. We may collect this information also through the use of cookies or other tracking technologies (please read the "Cookies" section below for more information).

You may choose to interact with our websites by entering data into form fields and providing personal data to Re:Coded, such as giving us your name, email address, password, and other information when signing up for an account, making a donation, or creating an account to post comments on pages.

We only collect personal data that is reasonable or necessary to accomplish the purpose of your interaction with Re:Coded as a visitor to our websites. You may choose not to provide this information but you need to understand that as a result, you may not be able to engage in certain activities on the websites. Any personal data provided by you as a visitor to the website will be used only as described in this Privacy Policy.

Data collected from registered users

When you create and edit an account on our websites, you voluntarily and knowingly provide basic information about yourself, including possibly the following:

• name, job title, organizational affiliation
• email address
• demographic information such as city and country of residence
• group and email preferences
• ther information relevant to member surveys

On some forms, you can choose to provide additional information, such as a photo, your professional background, etc.

Use of Data

• Re:Coded uses the personal data that you provide and the technical information logged by our servers to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
• Subscriber communications. We will only communicate with you by email if you consent to us doing so at the time you provide us with your personal data. You may opt out of receiving such emails by following the instructions contained in each email we send you.
• Inform you about our activities and updates.
• Compliance with any legal obligations.
• Reporting on website usage using aggregated web analytics.
• Using the technical information logged by our servers when you visit our websites to improve your experience on our websites (such as remembering your name, the items in your Basket, or your preferences) and preventing fraudulent activity.
• If you ask us to delete your data or to be removed from our marketing lists and we are required to fulfill your request, we will keep basic data to identify you and prevent further unwanted processing.

Disclosure of Personal Data

We will not trade, share, sell, or lease your personal data to third parties or partners unless we are required by law to do so. The information you provide will be used exclusively by Re:Coded.

We may be required to disclose your personal data in the following circumstances: (1) we need to respond to a subpoena, court order or legal process, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; (2) an emergency situation requires disclosure before your permission can be obtained (e.g., situations involving potential threats to personal safety), or; (3) we determine that disclosure is needed to protect our rights or property, or the rights or property of another person, in which case we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data continues to be protected.

We may share aggregated demographic and statistical information with our other partners. This is not linked to any personal data that can identify any individual person.

Cookies

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain non-personal, technical information when you visit our websites, including your IP address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your visit, the referring URL, and, if you have visited our websites before, one or more 'cookies' that may uniquely identify your browser. We also collect information about your activities on the websites, such as the pages you access.

A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. When you visit the website again, the cookie allows that site to recognize your browser. Cookies may store user preferences and other information.

Where required by the law, when you first visit an Re:Coded website, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies on the websites, and if you accept we will store cookies on your computer.

Managing Cookies

If you do not want us to use cookies as described in this privacy policy, you may disable their use in your browser. Please note: if you do disable cookies, the performance of the Re:Coded websites may be affected and you may not be able to take advantage of the full range of services we offer. See the links below for guidance on how to modify your web browser's settings on the most popular browsers:

• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Information about Children

We do not knowingly collect or store any personal data about children under the age of 16 and we do not offer any of our products or services directly to children under the age of 13.

Re:Coded manages general audience websites and does not collect information about a visitor's age. We do offer coding programs to children. In those cases, we do not collect personal data from a visitor on pages specifically designed for children.

Your Rights

Right to erasure: If you wish to delete your subscription or have your information removed from our system, you can do so by sending an email to re-coded@re-coded.com. For privacy and security, requests should come from the email address tied to your account.

Right to data portability: You have the right to obtain your personal data from us that you consented to give us or that was provided to us. We will give you your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You may reuse it elsewhere.

Right to object: You may ask us at any time to stop processing your personal data, and we will do so.

Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent for Re:Coded to process your data at any time. This will not affect any processing of your data that has already taken place.

Right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority: If you have a concern about our privacy practices, including the way we handled your personal data, you can report it to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) (details on how to do so can be found on the ICO website) or other data protection authority that is authorized to hear those concerns.

Retention

We will retain registered user information for as long as a user's account is active or as long as needed to provide our services. We may also retain and use your personal data in order to comply with our contractual or legal obligations, audit requirements, resolve disputes, and prevent abuse.

Links to Other Websites

Other websites, including those of our partners (links to which appear on Re:Coded websites), have their own privacy policies. When you provide personal data at one of those sites, you are subject to the privacy policy of the operator of that site, not the Re:Coded Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read those policies before submitting any personal data.

You should take additional steps to safeguard your personal data online. To learn more about how to protect yourself, visit the Federal Trade Commission website (US) or the Information Commissioner's Office (UK).

Safeguarding Your Information

Re:Coded understands the importance of keeping your information secure and confidential. We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction, taking into account the risks involved in the processing and the nature of the personal data.

Data Storage

Re:Coded data is stored on the servers of our hosting service providers. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and US, EEA, and other data protection legislation.

Privacy Policy Updates

The Re:Coded Privacy Policy is regularly reviewed to make sure we continue to serve the privacy interests of our members and users. If our information practices change materially, we will notify you of these policy changes by posting them on the privacy page of the main Re:Coded website, and we will ensure that these changes are brought to your attention.

Contact Us

You may contact us by using the "Contact Us" links on the footer of our websites or by sending an email to re-coded@re-coded.com. We try to reply promptly to every message we receive.

Re:Coded websites are operated by Re:Coded Co., which is a 501(c)3 non-governmental organization (EIN: 81-4604206) registered in the State of Delware, United States.