Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

ArtisanForge ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Data We Collect

When you use ArtisanForge, we may collect the following data:

• Account information: name, email address, chosen avatar
• Learning progress: completed lessons, exercises, XP, achievements, streaks
• Code submissions: code you write and submit during exercises
• AI interactions: conversations with Pip (our AI tutor)
• Usage analytics: pages visited, time spent (via Google Analytics)

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized statistics about site usage. This helps us understand how our platform is used and improve the learning experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google for commercial or marketing purposes.

You can decline analytics cookies via the cookie consent banner when you first visit the site.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: session management and authentication (required for the site to function)
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (only with your consent)
• Preference cookies: language selection, cookie consent choice

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Provide the learning platform and track your progress
• Personalize your learning experience (AI tutor, difficulty adaptation)
• Improve the platform based on aggregate usage statistics
• Communicate with you about your account (password resets, etc.)

Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data (progress, submissions, achievements, AI interactions) is permanently deleted through database cascade deletion.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Data portability
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, you can delete your account from your profile settings or contact us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and restricted database access.

Children

ArtisanForge is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

STRAUVEN Jean-Marc