Last Updated: 27-04-2026

Programming.com Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy. You may visit most pages on our site without providing any information about yourself. However, in certain cases, we may need information to provide services that you request, and this privacy statement explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information in those situations. This privacy statement only applies to www.programming.com; it does not apply to other online or offline sites, products or services.

Collection of your Personal Information

We will ask you when we need information that personally identifies you (personal information) or allows us to contact you. Generally, this information is requested when you are registering for services, submitting inquiries, or interacting with our website.

Personal information collected by Programming.com Inc. may include your name, email address, phone number, company name and related details required to respond to your request.

Such personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, company details, and related information, is collected for the specific purposes of responding to inquiries, providing services, maintaining communication, and supporting operational and security functions as described in this Policy.

Otherwise, you can browse www.programming.com without disclosing your identity. However, our web servers may automatically collect certain information about your computer hardware and software.

This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, domain name, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain the quality of the service and to provide general statistics regarding the use of Programming.com Inc.

Programming.com Inc. may also collect information about which pages our customers visit within www.programming.com. This site visitation data is identified only by a unique ID number and is not linked with personal information unless the user has provided explicit, informed, and unambiguous consent through an appropriate mechanism, which may be withdrawn at any time in accordance with this Policy.

Use of your Personal Information

Programming.com Inc. collects and uses your personal information to operate the website and deliver the services you have requested.

This may include responding to inquiries, providing service-related communications, improving our offerings, and ensuring the security and proper functioning of our website.

We ensure that the personal data collected is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes it is processed.

We may also use your information to inform you of other products or services available from Programming.com Inc., where permitted by applicable law. We may use aggregated data to analyze usage patterns and improve user experience.

Where required under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data is processed on one or more applicable legal grounds, including consent, performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate business interests, depending on the nature and specific purpose of processing.

Sharing of your Personal Information

Programming.com Inc. does not sell, rent, or lease its customer information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including website hosting, analytics, and communication services.

These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are contractually obligated to process such personal data only for the specified and limited purposes, in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, and to implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

Programming.com Inc. may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect and defend the rights or property of Programming.com Inc., or act under urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users or the public.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Programming.com Inc. or its service providers maintain facilities.

Where such transfers occur, Programming.com Inc. ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, including legally recognized transfer mechanisms and equivalent standards of data protection, where applicable, in accordance with the relevant data protection laws.

Control of your Personal Information

Programming.com Inc. will not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your permission.

You may choose whether to receive communications from us, and where applicable, you may opt out of non-essential communications.

Subject to applicable law, you may exercise your rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing, request data portability, withdraw consent at any time, and opt out of certain uses or disclosures of your personal data.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided in this Policy, and a response to the same will be given in accordance with the applicable law.

Security of your Personal Information

Programming.com Inc. is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures, including secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS), access controls, monitoring systems, and an incident response mechanism, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.

Use of Cookies

When someone visits the site, a cookie may be placed on the user’s device to help improve the website experience and analyze usage.

Cookies may be used for essential functionality, performance analysis, and user experience improvement.

You may choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website. Where required by law, cookies are used based on your consent through a cookie banner or similar mechanism.

Where required by law, cookies are deployed based on user consent, obtained through a cookie banner or similar mechanism, and such consent may be managed or withdrawn by the user at any time.

European Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, the right to restrict or object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

Data Retention

Programming.com Inc. retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including providing services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes.

Retention periods vary based on the category of personal data and the purpose of processing, taking into account the nature of the data, applicable legal requirements, and operational necessity respectively.

Children’s Privacy

Programming.com Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Where required, verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian is obtained before processing such personal data.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

Data Breach Notification

Where in a personal data breach that is likely to result in harm, Programming.com Inc. will take appropriate steps to notify affected individuals and the relevant authorities in accordance with the applicable law.

This includes providing details regarding the nature, extent, timing, and potential impact of the breach, along with measures taken or proposed to mitigate such risks.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:

Email: info@programming.com

For any grievances or complaints relating to the processing of personal data, you may contact us using the aforementioned details, and such concerns will be addressed in accordance with the applicable law.

Changes to this Statement

Programming.com Inc. will occasionally update this privacy statement. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy and, where appropriate, notify users through the website.