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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-01
About this service
BaseCodeByte (www.basecodebyte.com) is a free educational website. No account is required to use any part of this service. We do not collect personal information.
Data we do not collect
We do not collect, store, or process:
- Names, email addresses, or any identifying information
- Account credentials (there are no accounts)
- Payment information (this service is free)
- The C++ code you write or run in the notebook
All code execution happens locally in your browser using JSCPP, a JavaScript-based C++ interpreter. No code is sent to our servers.
Local storage and cookies
We use browser localStorage to remember one user preference:
- basecodebyte-theme: your light/dark mode preference. Stored in
localStorage. No expiry. Never sent to a server.
If Google AdSense advertising is enabled in the future, additional cookies may be placed by Google. This Privacy Policy will be updated before any advertising is activated.
Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting analytics (such as aggregate page view counts) to understand which lessons are popular. If analytics are enabled, we will update this policy with details about what is collected and how.
Third-party services
This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google may collect your IP address when serving fonts. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Future advertising may be served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland will be asked for consent before personalised advertising is shown.
Code execution and security
C++ code entered in the notebook runs entirely in your browser. We never receive, store, or execute your code on our servers. You are responsible for the code you run. Do not enter sensitive data into code cells.
Children
This service is suitable for general audiences including students of all ages. We do not knowingly collect any data from anyone, including children under 13.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to contact@basecodebyte.com.