Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Introduction
Codequiry, LLC ("Codequiry," "we," "us," or "our") operates the code plagiarism detection platform at codequiry.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
Codequiry is a U.S.-based company operating under U.S. law. By using our Services, you acknowledge that your data will be processed in the United States.
Definitions
- Personal Data
- Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Services
- Our website, web application, API, desktop apps, and browser extensions.
- Processing
- Any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, use, or deletion.
Data Controller
Codequiry, LLC
United States of America
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Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. We adhere to data minimization—collecting only what is necessary.
Information You Provide
| Category | Data | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Name, email, password (hashed), institution, job title | Account creation, authentication |
| Content | Source code files, file metadata, assignment details | Plagiarism detection, report generation |
| Payment | Billing address, transaction history (cards via Stripe) | Payment processing, invoicing |
| Communications | Support tickets, emails, chat transcripts | Customer support |
Information Collected Automatically
| Category | Data | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | Pages visited, features used, API calls | Analytics, debugging |
| Technical | IP address, device type, browser, OS | Security, optimization |
| Cookies | Session, preference, analytics cookies | Authentication, personalization |
How We Use Your Data
Service Delivery
- Create and manage accounts
- Process plagiarism detection
- Generate similarity reports
- Provide customer support
Payment Processing
- Process subscriptions
- Generate invoices
- Manage billing
- Prevent fraud
Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns
- Improve algorithms
- Develop features
- Optimize performance
Communications
- Transactional emails
- Product updates
- Newsletters
- Marketing (opt-out available)
Email Communications Consent
This includes transactional emails, service updates, newsletters, and promotional communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in any email or your account settings.
Legal Basis
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide our Services
- Legitimate Interest: Security, fraud prevention, improvement
- Consent: Marketing communications (opt-out anytime)
- Legal Compliance: U.S. federal and state laws
Data Sharing
Codequiry does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Service Providers
Required Disclosures
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
Data Security
We implement enterprise-grade security measures:
Your Privacy Rights
Request a copy of your data
Fix inaccurate information
Request data removal
Export in machine-readable format
Object to marketing processing
Limit how we process data
How to Exercise Rights
Contact us with your request. We respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account Information | Duration of account + 30 days |
| Uploaded Code | Deleted on account deletion |
| Plagiarism Reports | Duration of account + 90 days |
| Transaction Records | 7 years (legal requirement) |
| Support Communications | 3 years from last interaction |
International Transfers
Codequiry is based in the United States. Your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S.
By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Children's Privacy
Codequiry is not directed at children under 13. Accounts must be created by educators who are 18+.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
What data we collect and why
Request data deletion
Fix inaccurate data
Of data sales (we don't sell)
Of sensitive information
For exercising rights
To exercise CCPA rights: Contact us with "California Privacy Request". We respond within 45 days.
FERPA Compliance
Codequiry complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act when processing educational records.
- We act as a "school official" with legitimate educational interests
- Student data is used solely for plagiarism detection
- Only authorized educators can access submissions
- Data is not used for advertising to students
- Information is deleted upon request
Educational institutions: Contact us for FERPA-compliant agreements.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements.
Notification
- Email notification for material changes (30 days advance)
- In-app notification when you log in
- Updated "Last Updated" date on this page
Version: 4.0
Effective: January 1, 2025
Updated: January 5, 2026
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Questions about this Privacy Policy?
We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.