Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Cascadiq (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website cascadiq.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information: When you sign in (e.g., via Google), we receive your name, email address, and profile image from the provider.
• Usage data: How you use the Service, including pages visited, challenges attempted, and interactions with AI features.
• Content you provide: Code you write, messages you send to AI assistants, and other content you submit in the workspace.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and similar technical data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• Authenticate you and manage your account.
• Power AI features (e.g., code assistance, interviewer simulation) by sending relevant context to our AI providers.
• Improve the Service, analyze usage, and develop new features.
• Send you service-related communications where permitted.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect or process your data:

• Authentication: Google (OAuth) for sign-in. Google’s privacy policy applies to data they receive.
• AI: OpenAI (or similar providers) to power code assistance and interviewer features. Content you submit in those features may be sent to these providers in accordance with their policies.
• Hosting & analytics: We may use hosting and analytics providers to run and improve the Service.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage) to maintain your session, remember preferences, and support the functionality of the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., security, dispute resolution).

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, contact us at: pranavgpta5@gmail.com