Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Codebook Carl ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website codebookcarl.ca (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Site.
Information We Collect
Search queries: When you submit a question, it is processed by our server to retrieve relevant code excerpts and generate an AI-assisted answer. We store the text of questions asked, along with basic non-identifying metadata (the date asked and which standard the question related to), to understand common topics and improve the tool. This record is not linked to your identity, account, or IP address, and we do not use it to identify individual users.
Cookies: We use cookies for basic site functionality, including session management and anonymous usage tracking (to enforce daily free question limits). These cookies do not contain personal information.
Account information: If you create an account, we collect your email address for authentication and subscription management purposes only.
Payment information: Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or payment details on our servers. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your payment data.
Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Anthropic (Claude AI): Your search queries are sent to Anthropic's API to generate AI-powered answers. Queries are processed in accordance with Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: Our Site is hosted on Cloudflare Workers. Cloudflare may collect basic access logs (IP address, request metadata) as part of their service. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: Advertising. See Google's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Site's functionality
- To process your search queries and deliver relevant code excerpts
- To manage your account and subscription (if applicable)
- To enforce usage limits for free-tier users
- To display advertisements via Google AdSense
- To improve the Site's performance and user experience
Data Retention
Anonymous usage data (daily question counts) is automatically deleted after 48 hours. Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also opt out of personalised advertising as described above. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@codebookcarl.ca.