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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information KATCODE collects, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

Last Updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

KATCODE ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our platform, website, learning resources, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use KATCODE, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Encrypted account password
  • GitHub username (when provided)
  • Learning progress
  • Quiz results and assessment scores
  • XP and LXP progression
  • Subscription information
  • Device and browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to create and manage your account, deliver learning content, save your progress, personalize your experience, award achievements, improve our platform, process subscriptions, provide customer support, and maintain platform security.

4. Learning Progress

KATCODE stores your learning progress, completed lessons, quizzes, guided projects, XP, Learning Experience Points (LXP), achievements, and related educational activity so you can continue your learning journey across devices.

5. GitHub Integration

If you choose to connect your GitHub account, KATCODE may use that connection to support repository handover and portfolio integration. We only access information necessary to provide these features and never modify your repositories without your authorization.

6. AI Features

KATCODE may provide AI-powered learning assistance through katnova. Questions submitted to AI features may be processed to generate educational responses and improve the learning experience.

7. Payments

Subscription payments are securely processed through third-party payment providers. KATCODE does not store your full payment card details.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain secure sessions, remember preferences, improve performance, and understand how our platform is used.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted communication, secure authentication, password hashing, and controlled access to protect your personal information.

10. Third-Party Services

KATCODE may integrate with trusted third-party services such as:

  • GitHub
  • Payment providers
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • AI service providers

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may access, update, or delete your account information, request a copy of your personal data, or request account deletion.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date shown on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

support@katcode.co.za