Effective Date: 08/14/2025

Desoto Labs LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates CrackedRuby, an AI-powered Ruby learning platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Social Login Data: When you sign in with Google or GitHub, we receive basic profile information including your name, email address, and profile picture
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, including challenges completed, progress tracking, and learning patterns

Automatically Collected Information

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Analytics Data: Information collected through Google Analytics including page views, session duration, and usage patterns
• Platform Analytics: Feature usage and user interactions to improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered learning platform
• Track your progress and personalize your learning experience
• Process payments through Stripe for premium subscriptions
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support when you contact us
• Analyze platform usage to enhance features and content

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With Stripe for payment processing, Google/GitHub for authentication
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website and improve our services. This service automatically collects:

• Pages you visit on our site
• How long you spend on each page
• Your general geographic location (city/region level)
• Device and browser information
• How you arrived at our site (referral source)

Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google's default).

Your Choices: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
• Using browser privacy/incognito mode

Third Party: This data is processed by Google LLC. View Google's privacy policy at Google's website (policies.google.com/privacy)

Essential Cookies

We also use essential cookies for:

• Session Management: Keeping you logged in during your visit
• Security: CSRF protection and secure authentication
• Functionality: Remembering your preferences and settings

5. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
• Payment information is processed securely through Stripe and not stored on our servers
• We retain your data while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support@crackedruby.com
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

7. Code Submissions

• Code you submit becomes part of our platform as outlined in our Terms of Service
• Submitted code may be used to improve our AI models and educational content
• We treat code submissions as non-personal technical data

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

• Google/GitHub: For authentication (subject to their privacy policies)
• Stripe: For payment processing (subject to their privacy policy)

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing CrackedRuby from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our platform.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@crackedruby.com
Company: Desoto Labs LLC

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of 08/14/2025 and applies to CrackedRuby operated by Desoto Labs LLC.