California Privacy Notice

Introduction

This California Privacy Notice supplements our main Privacy Policy and applies specifically to California residents. It describes how Best Coding Bootcamps collects, uses, and shares California residents' personal information and the rights available under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Important Notice: BestCodingBootcamps.tech is owned and operated by the same company that owns TrueCoders, which is ranked #1 on our website. This relationship affects how we handle California residents' personal information.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:

Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

• Directly from you: When you contact us, fill out forms, or subscribe to our content
• Automatically from your device: Through cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies
• Third-party analytics services: Google Analytics and similar services
• Social media platforms: If you interact with our social media content
• Public sources: Publicly available information related to coding education

Purposes for Collecting Personal Information

We collect and use personal information for the following business and commercial purposes:

• Providing Services: Operating our website and providing information about coding bootcamps
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Analytics: Understanding website usage and improving user experience
• Marketing: Providing relevant information about coding education opportunities
• TrueCoders Promotion: Marketing and promoting TrueCoders programs to interested users
• Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Business Operations: Internal research, analytics, and business development

Sharing of Personal Information

Categories of Third Parties

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

Other Third Parties:

• Service Providers: Website hosting, analytics, email services, customer support
• Analytics Partners: Google Analytics and similar services
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal process
• Business Successors: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Business Purposes vs. Commercial Purposes

Business Purposes: We share information for operational purposes like security, legal compliance, and service provision.

Commercial Purposes: We share information with TrueCoders for marketing and promotional purposes since we have a financial interest in TrueCoders' success.

Sale of Personal Information

We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months and do not have actual knowledge of selling personal information of minors under 16 years of age.

Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose:

• The categories of personal information we collect about you
• The categories of sources from which we collect personal information
• Our business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
• The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
• The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

2. Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

3. Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information about you.

4. Right to Opt-Out of Sale

Since we do not sell personal information, this right doesn't currently apply, but you can request that we not sell your information in the future.

5. Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

6. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

If we collect sensitive personal information, you have the right to limit our use of it to necessary business purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights

Submit a Request

To exercise your California privacy rights, you can:

Information Required

When submitting a request, please provide:

• Your full name
• Email address associated with our services
• Specific right you wish to exercise
• Any additional details to help us locate your information

Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before processing your request. This may involve:

• Confirming information we have on file about you
• Requesting additional identifying information
• For deletion requests, additional verification steps may be required

Response Timeline

We will respond to your request within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if needed. We will notify you if an extension is required.

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make privacy requests on your behalf. The agent must:

• Provide written permission signed by you
• Verify their own identity
• Provide proof of authorization

We may also require you to directly verify your identity and confirm the authorization.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for different periods depending on the purpose:

• Contact Information: Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• Analytics Data: Typically 2 years (Google Analytics default)
• Website Usage Data: 2 years or until deletion requested
• Marketing Communications: Until unsubscribed or 3 years of inactivity
• Legal Records: As required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Sensitive Personal Information

We generally do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CCPA, such as:

• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Financial account information
• Precise geolocation
• Health information
• Biometric or genetic data

If we were to collect sensitive personal information, we would provide additional notice and obtain appropriate consent.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our services are not directed to children, and we do not sell personal information of minors under 16 years of age.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this California Privacy Notice to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users through our website
• Provide additional notice for material changes affecting your rights

Contact Information

If you have questions about this California Privacy Notice or want to exercise your privacy rights:

Additional Resources

For more information about your California privacy rights:

• California Attorney General CCPA Information
• Californians for Consumer Privacy

This notice is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). For information about privacy practices that apply to all users, please see our main Privacy Policy.