Note: In this document, Gandi IDE represents both the Gandi IDE editor and its official website https://getgandi.com, as well as the corresponding community website https://cocrea.world.
Gandi IDE understands the importance of privacy to our users. We have written this privacy policy to explain what personal information we collect through our website, how we use, process, and share this information, and the measures we take to ensure its security. It also informs you about your rights and choices regarding your personal information, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at gandi.ide@gmail.com.
If you want to use Gandi IDE to create projects without submitting any personal information to us, you can use Gandi IDE in visitor mode without registering an account. If you use certain advanced features and upload projects to Cocrea's website, you will need to register an account to use the website, and we will collect your personal information in accordance with the instructions in this privacy policy.
Gandi IDE collects what personal information about me?
For the purposes of this privacy policy, "personal information" refers to any information related to an identified or identifiable individual. You can directly provide us with personal information, such as when you create an account, we will collect the personal information you provide. The personal information you provide to us:
Account information
To use the services and features provided on the Gandi IDE website, such as creating projects, publishing projects, or commenting, you need to create an account (personal account, teacher account).
- When you create a personal account, we will ask you to provide an email address. We require that the username you choose does not reveal your real name or other identifiable information. Other users can see your username, but cannot see your email address.
- When you create a teacher account, we will ask you to provide an email address and the name and type of your institution.
When you create content on Gandi IDE, we will process any personal information you choose to provide to us in the content (commonly referred to as user-generated content). For example, SB3 project files, personal or project page configuration information, and comments. If you contact us directly, we will collect the personal information you provide in the message. For example, when you contact our customer support team, we may receive your name, email address, the content of the message or attachments you may send to us, and any other information you choose to provide.
The personal information we automatically collect from your use of the Gandi IDE website
Location information
When you use the Gandi IDE website, we may infer your general location information through your Internet Protocol (IP) address, among other methods.
Cookies
When you use Gandi IDE, we use cookies, beacons, invisible tags, unique IDs, and similar technologies (collectively referred to as "Cookies") to automatically record certain personal information in your browser or device. For example, your IP address, network location, network server logs, the browser you use, device ID and characteristics, operating system version, browser language settings, referring URL, and personal information about your use of the Gandi IDE website. Our cookie policy complies with GDPR and CCPA international privacy laws. If you find any loopholes or have any questions about our privacy policy, you can contact us at any time via email at gandi.ide@gmail.com.
How does Gandi IDE use my personal information?
The main purpose is to provide you with the services offered on the Gandi IDE website and to enhance your user experience. Overview of purposes:
Internal and service-related usage
We use personal information for internal purposes, including operating, providing, and maintaining the Gandi IDE website. For example, guiding users to access requested content, creating and recovering accounts, and enabling users to create and share projects.
Analysis and improvement of the Gandi IDE website
We use personal information collected on the Gandi IDE website (such as your location and activities) to monitor website usage and enhance your learning experience.
Communication
We may use the email address you provide to send you emails for customer service or technical support purposes. We may also send newsletters to the email address you provide when subscribing to receive our other communications.
How does Gandi IDE share my personal information?
If you agree and in the following circumstances, we will disclose the personal information collected through the Gandi IDE website to the following third parties:
Service Providers
Third parties that provide website hosting, data analysis, information technology and related infrastructure, customer service, email delivery, and other services.
Third-Party Services
This privacy policy applies only to Gandi IDE's handling of your personal information. It does not cover any third party's privacy, information, or other practices, including any third party operating any website or service linked to the Gandi IDE website, and we are not responsible for this. The inclusion of links on the Gandi IDE website does not imply our endorsement of the linked website or service or those of our affiliates.
Children's and Student Privacy
Gandi IDE places great importance on children's privacy and complies with COPPA's children's privacy policy. Children under the age of 13 should not use our services without parental or guardian consent, and we will not intentionally collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected or received personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we may have any information from or about children under 13, please contact us at gandi.ide@gmail.com.
As defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Gandi IDE will not collect information from students' educational records. Gandi IDE will not disclose students' personal information to any third party, except to service providers, as described in this privacy policy.
Additionally, to protect children's privacy, Gandi IDE does not provide any on-site private messaging function or any advertising targeted at children.
Your Rights and Choices
Updating Your Information
You can update your email address and username through the "Account Settings" page. You can also delete your account, and we provide a 30-day cooling-off period during which you can withdraw your account deletion request at any time. After this period, your account will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered (physically deleted).
Marketing Communications
If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to receive our marketing communications, you can follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in any communication. You can also send your request to not receive our emails to gandi.ide@gmail.com. Please note that even if you choose not to receive our marketing information, you may continue to receive administrative messages about your account from us.
How Does Gandi IDE Protect My Personal Information?
Gandi IDE has implemented managerial, physical, and technical procedures designed to protect the personal information we collect on the Gandi IDE website from accidental or unlawful destruction, accidental loss, unauthorized alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access, misuse, and any other form of unlawful processing. We use SSL/TLS for all data transmissions and strictly limit access to our servers and the data stored on them. However, while these measures are highly effective, no security system is impregnable. We cannot guarantee the complete security of our databases or that your personal information will not be intercepted when transmitted to us over the internet.
Privacy Policy Change Notice
We regularly review our security measures and privacy policy and may make discretionary changes to our policy. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you through the website or by sending you an email or other means of communication. We encourage you to check our privacy policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates the last revision date of this privacy policy. Your continued use of the Gandi IDE website after these changes indicates your acceptance of the revised privacy policy.
Contact Us
You can email us at gandi.ide@gmail.com Last Updated: January 03, 2024