Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Javaistic ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information handling on our open source educational platform for learning Java programming.

Important: Javaistic does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information from visitors.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Unlike many web platforms, Javaistic is designed as a static educational resource that does not collect personal information. We do not:

• Require user registration or accounts
• Collect names, email addresses, or contact information
• Track individual users or their behavior
• Store personal data in databases
• Use cookies for tracking or analytics
• Require payment information or billing details

3. Information We May Collect Automatically

3.1 Server Logs

Like most websites, our web server may automatically log basic technical information when you visit the site, including:

• IP addresses (temporarily, for security purposes)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website information

This information is used solely for website maintenance, security, and to improve the educational content. Logs are automatically deleted after a short period.

3.2 Open Source Contributions

If you choose to contribute to the Javaistic project through our public GitHub repository, any information you provide (such as GitHub username, email for commits, or pull request content) will be handled according to GitHub's privacy policies and our open source licensing terms.

4. How We Use Information

Any information we may temporarily collect is used only for:

• Maintaining and improving the website's functionality
• Ensuring platform security and preventing abuse
• Analyzing general usage patterns to improve educational content
• Complying with legal obligations

We do not use information for marketing, advertising, or selling to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Hosting Provider

Javaistic may be hosted on third-party platforms (such as Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages). These providers may collect their own technical logs according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.

5.2 External Links

Our educational content may contain links to third-party websites, documentation, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting them.

5.3 Open Source Dependencies

Javaistic uses various open source libraries and frameworks. These dependencies may have their own data collection practices. We select dependencies carefully and prefer those with minimal or no data collection.

6. Data Security

Since we do not collect personal information, data security concerns are minimal. However, we implement reasonable security measures:

• Use of HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security updates and maintenance
• Limited server access and monitoring
• Open source code allows for community security review

7. Children's Privacy

Javaistic is an educational platform intended for learners of all ages interested in Java programming. Since we do not collect personal information, there are no special considerations for children's data. However, we recommend that children under 13 have parental guidance when accessing technical content.

8. International Users

As an open source educational platform, Javaistic is accessible worldwide. Since we do not collect personal information, international data transfer concerns do not apply to our service.

9. Open Source Transparency

Being an open source project, our code and practices are transparent and open to public review. This includes our privacy practices and any data handling procedures. Community members can review and contribute to improving our privacy protections.

Javaistic uses a dual licensing model: source code is licensed under AGPL-3.0, while written content is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. All licenses are publicly available in our repository.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be:

• Committed to our public repository
• Documented in the change history
• Communicated through repository announcements or releases

Major changes that affect user privacy will be clearly highlighted.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• GitHub Repository: Our public repository issues or discussions
• Community Channels: Discord, forums, or other community platforms
• Email: Through community maintainers (available in repository)

12. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, most privacy rights concerns do not apply. However, you have the right to:

• Access our open source code and review our practices
• Contribute improvements to our privacy protections
• Use the platform anonymously without providing any personal information
• Request removal of any inadvertently collected information

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable laws with a focus on open source and educational use principles. As an international open source project, we strive to comply with privacy best practices globally.