Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

CodeThenShip is operated by PodApp LTD (trading as codethenship.com), a company registered in England and Wales. For the purposes of data protection law, PodApp LTD is the data controller.

Contact: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

We collect data you provide directly and data generated automatically:

• Account data — name, email address when you join our community or create an account.
• Usage data — pages viewed, features used, session duration, collected via analytics tools.
• Device data — browser type, operating system, IP address, screen resolution.
• Communications — messages you send us via email or community channels.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and improve our courses and community.
• To process payments and manage your account.
• To communicate with you about your account or purchases.
• To analyse site usage and improve the user experience via analytics.
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract — to deliver the services you purchased or signed up for.
• Legitimate interest — to improve our services, prevent fraud, and understand usage patterns.
• Consent — where you have opted in, for example to marketing communications.
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws.

5. Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate:

• Google — analytics and tag management via Google Tag Manager.
• Skool — community platform where our members interact.
• OVH — hosting infrastructure.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and basic site functionality. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Essential cookies required for the site to function cannot be disabled.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g. financial records).

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the UK or EEA, you have the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure — ask us to delete your data.
• Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. International Transfers

Some third-party services may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

10. Children

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our site. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a complaint, contact [email protected].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.