Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026 April 10th

The Coding Bull Development Ltd. (“Agency,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have — whether you are a visitor to our website, a prospective client, or an existing client whose customers’ data we process on your behalf.

Our website is located at thecodingbull.com and we operate from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

Website visitors — anyone who browses thecodingbull.com.
Prospective and current clients — individuals or businesses who contact us, sign a Proposal, or engage our services.
Client-side data subjects — individuals whose personal data we process on behalf of our clients (e.g. leads, ad audiences). If you are one of these individuals, please also refer to the privacy policy of the business that engaged our services, as they are the data controller for your information.

2. What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

Contact and inquiry forms: Name, email address, phone number, business name, and any details you include in your message.
Client onboarding: Business information, billing details, and access credentials shared as part of a signed engagement (e.g. ad account access, CRM data).
SMS and text communications: When you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from us, we collect your phone number and the content of messages exchanged. You are never required to consent to SMS as a condition of engaging our services.

Information collected automatically

Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
Advertising pixels: We use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel and Google Ads conversion tracking on our website. These tools collect information about your visit — such as pages viewed and actions taken — to help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising and, where applicable, to serve you relevant ads on those platforms.
Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 6 below.

Client customer data

When providing lead generation and advertising services, we may access, process, or store personal data belonging to our clients’ customers or prospects (such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and behavioural data from ad campaigns). We process this data solely on behalf of and under the instructions of our clients, who remain the data controllers for that information. We do not use client customer data for our own purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective clients.
To deliver, manage, and improve the services outlined in signed Proposals.
To send marketing emails and, where you have consented, SMS messages to prospects and past clients about our services, updates, and relevant content. You may opt out at any time (see Section 7).
To measure the performance of our own advertising campaigns via Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Google Ads tracking.
To comply with our legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
To process client customer data strictly as instructed by the client under our service agreement.

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We collect and process personal information on the following legal bases depending on the context:

Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfil a signed Proposal or respond to a pre-contractual inquiry.
Legitimate interests: Analytics, advertising measurement, and business communications, where our interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
Consent: Marketing emails, SMS communications, and the use of non-essential cookies and pixels, where required by applicable law. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.

5. Who We Share Information With

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with the following categories of third parties solely to operate our business and deliver our services:

Google LLC — for Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking. Google Privacy Policy.
Meta Platforms, Inc. — for Meta Pixel and advertising measurement. Meta Privacy Policy.
Email and CRM providers — platforms we use to manage client communications and send marketing emails (e.g. Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
Payment processors — for billing and invoicing purposes. We do not store full payment card details.
Professional advisors — such as lawyers or accountants, under confidentiality obligations where necessary.
Law enforcement or regulators — where required by applicable law or legal process.

All third-party service providers are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes beyond what is necessary.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. These include:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site. These are non-essential and, where required by law, set only with your consent.
Advertising cookies: Set by the Meta Pixel and Google Ads to measure ad performance and, where applicable, to enable retargeting. These are non-essential and set only with your consent where required by law.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or any cookie consent tool present on our website. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Marketing Communications & Opt-Out

Email

With your consent (where required) or on the basis of our legitimate interests, we may send you marketing emails about our services, case studies, and relevant industry content. Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may also opt out at any time by emailing us at info@thecodingbull.com. We will process your opt-out request within 10 business days.

SMS / Text Messages

We send text messages to clients strictly for informational purposes, including project updates, meeting scheduling, appointment reminders, and follow-ups. The following terms apply to our SMS communications:

Consent: We will only send you SMS messages with your prior express consent, obtained through a separate, optional opt-in process on our website. Consent to receive SMS messages is never a condition of purchasing our services or submitting a contact inquiry.
Data Sharing: Mobile information, phone numbers, and SMS opt-in data will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on the nature of your engagement and scheduled appointments with us.
Opt-out: You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may also text HELP for assistance or contact us at info@thecodingbull.com. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts.
Message and data rates: Standard message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply. We are not responsible for any charges incurred.
Records: We maintain records of SMS consent as required by applicable law.

Opting out of marketing communications does not affect transactional messages related to an active service engagement.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law:

Inquiry and contact data: Up to 2 years from last contact if no engagement follows.
Client and project data: 7 years from the end of the engagement, to comply with tax and accounting obligations.
Marketing email and SMS lists: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent. Records of SMS consent are retained for a minimum of 4 years to comply with TCPA requirements.
Analytics data: As configured in our Google Analytics account (typically 14 months).
Client customer data: As instructed by the client, or deleted promptly upon termination of the service agreement.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent (e.g. marketing emails, non-essential cookies) at any time.
Objection / Restriction: Object to or request restriction of processing based on legitimate interests.
Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@thecodingbull.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Jurisdiction-Specific Notices

United States (TCPA & CAN-SPAM)

If you are located in the United States, additional federal laws apply to our communications with you:

SMS / Text messages (TCPA): The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires that we obtain your prior express written consent before sending any marketing or promotional text messages to your mobile number. We do not send auto-dialled or pre-recorded marketing texts without such consent. You may revoke consent at any time by replying STOP. We maintain records of your consent as required. If you believe you have received an unauthorised text from us, please contact us immediately at [Insert Contact Email].
Marketing emails (CAN-SPAM): All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, including a clear identification of the sender, a valid physical address, and a working opt-out mechanism honoured within 10 business days.

Hong Kong (PDPO)

If you are located in Hong Kong, the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) (“PDPO”) applies to the collection and use of your personal data. Under the PDPO:

Personal data is collected for lawful purposes directly related to our services and is not excessive relative to those purposes.
You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by us. Requests may be directed to info@thecodingbull.com. We may charge a reasonable fee for access requests as permitted under the PDPO.
We will not use your personal data for direct marketing purposes without your consent. Where we send you marketing communications by email or SMS, you may opt out at any time as described in Section 7.
We do not transfer your personal data to parties outside Hong Kong except where adequate protections are in place consistent with the PDPO requirements.
If you have a complaint regarding our handling of your personal data, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong.

Canada (PIPEDA)

We comply with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia. You have the right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy by contacting our Privacy Officer at info@thecodingbull.com. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

European Union & United Kingdom (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR applies to your personal data. We act as a data controller for information collected directly from you, and as a data processor for client customer data. Our legal bases for processing are described in Section 4. Transfers of your data outside the EU/UK are made in accordance with applicable transfer mechanisms (including Standard Contractual Clauses where required). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA grants you additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect and share, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@thecodingbull.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk of significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected individuals (such as by email or a prominent notice on our website). Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

The Coding Bull Development Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Email: info@thecodingbull.com
Website: thecodingbull.com