Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Programming Keynou ("we", "us", "our") operates programming.keynou.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it when you visit or interact with our website.

2. Information We Collect

a) Account Information

When you sign up or log in via Google, we collect:

• Your name (first and last)
• Your email address
• Your Google profile identifier

If you register directly, we collect your chosen username and email address.

b) Usage & Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use our site. These tools automatically collect:

• Pages visited, time on page, and navigation paths
• Links and buttons you click
• Scroll depth and interactions
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country / city level, derived from IP address)
• Referring website (how you arrived at our site)
• Session and user identifiers (via cookies)

c) Comments

When you leave a comment as a guest, we store your name and email address alongside your comment. Authenticated users' comments are linked to their account.

d) Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for:

• Keeping you logged in (JWT authentication tokens)
• Remembering your cookie consent preference
• Analytics tracking (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
• Advertising (Google AdSense)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To authenticate you securely on return visits
• To display your name on comments and posts you publish
• To improve the website based on usage patterns
• To show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent abuse or spam

4. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third parties under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdSense — policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Microsoft Clarity — privacy.microsoft.com
• Google Sign-In (OAuth) — policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. Guest comment data (name and email) is retained with the comment indefinitely unless you request deletion. Analytics data is retained per the respective third-party provider's retention settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking (use browser "Do Not Track" or ad-blocker extensions)
• Withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@keynou.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Questions? Email us at contact@keynou.com.