Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2025

Carolina BI Solutions ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Code Forge application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address for authentication purposes.
• Usage Data: We track the number of code generations you perform to manage daily limits. This includes your IP address and timestamps.
• Query Data: The prompts you submit and the code generated may be logged for service improvement and debugging purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your account via magic link emails
• Track usage to enforce daily generation limits
• Improve the quality of generated code
• Communicate with you about your account or the Service

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Anthropic (Claude API): Your prompts are sent to Anthropic's API to generate code. Please review Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
• Ko-fi: Optional tips are processed through Ko-fi. If you choose to tip, please review Ko-fi's Privacy Policy.
• Namecheap: Email delivery for magic links is handled via Namecheap Private Email. Please review Namecheap's Privacy Policy.
• Railway: Our Service is hosted on Railway. Please review Railway's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs and query history may be retained for up to 90 days for debugging and service improvement purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure HTTPS connections
• Hashed session tokens
• Magic link authentication (no passwords stored)
• Limited data retention periods

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications

Cookies

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in. This cookie is essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled while using authenticated features. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.